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hallelujah Synonyms

Another word for hallelujah

Choosing another word for hallelujah depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as an exclamation to express praise, joy, gratitude, or relief, originally directed toward God.

Usage Example

"alleluia, the power is finally back on after the three-day storm!"

Strongest
alleluia
Strong
hosanna
thank goodness
hooray
hurrah

• noun (Context 2)

An utterance or shout of the word "hallelujah" as an expression of worship, rejoicing, or relief.

Usage Example

"The congregation sang a joyous alleluia at the conclusion of the service."

Strongest
alleluia
Strong
hosanna
praise
acclamation

• noun (Context 3)

A musical composition, chant, or hymn based on or featuring the word "hallelujah" as its central refrain.

Usage Example

"The choir practiced a complex, four-part alleluia for the Easter concert."

Strongest
alleluia
Strong
paean
doxology
anthem
hymn

Opposites of hallelujah

The opposite of hallelujah shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dirge
alas
lament
lamentation
alack
requiem
elegy
groan
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• Nearby Words

halimium
halitosis
hall
hallelujah
hallmark
hallow
hallowed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hallelujah. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hallelujah
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