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Definition of rejoicing

rejoicing

/rɪˈdʒɔɪ.sɪŋ/
re · joic · ing
Adverb:rejoicingly
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Plural:rejoicings
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Adjective:rejoicing
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Past Simple:rejoiced
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Past Participle:rejoiced
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Present Participle:rejoicing
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rejoicing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Great joy or the outward expression of joy; jubilant celebration or festivity (often used in the plural).

Example

"There was widespread rejoicing across the region when the long drought finally ended."

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• verb

1

To feel or show great joy or delight (present participle of 'rejoice').

Example

"The families were rejoicing upon hearing that all the hikers had returned safely."

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• adjective

1

Feeling or expressing great joy, triumph, or delight.

Example

"The rejoicing crowd filled the city streets after the historic announcement."

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• Rhymes for rejoicing

• Nearby Words

rejig
rejigger
rejoice
rejoicing
rejoin
rejoinder
rejudge

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the verbal noun and present participle of 'rejoice', which entered English via Old French 'resjoir' (to gladden or rejoice), derived from the prefix 're-' and 'joir' (to enjoy), ultimately from Latin 'gaudere' (to rejoice).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rejoicing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rejoicing
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