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hurrah Synonyms
Another word for hurrah
Choosing another word for hurrah depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• interjection (Context 1)
Used to express joy, triumph, approval, or encouragement.
Usage Example
"hooray! Our school team won the championship!"
Strongest
hooray
hurray
huzza
Strong
yay
bravo
yippee
• noun (Context 2)
A shout or cheer of joy, approval, or triumph.
Usage Example
"A loud hooray rose from the crowd as the runner crossed the finish line."
Strongest
hooray
hurray
cheer
Strong
acclamation
• noun (Context 3)
A final effort, performance, or notable achievement before retirement or completion (usually in the phrase 'last hurrah').
Usage Example
"The veteran director viewed this ambitious film as his last swan song before retiring."
Strongest
swan song
Strong
finale
• verb (Context 4)
To shout 'hurrah' or cheer in joy, approval, or applause.
Usage Example
"The spectators waved flags and hurrahed as the parade passed by."
Strongest
cheer
Strong
applaud
acclaim
Opposites of hurrah
The opposite of hurrah shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
boo
jeer
debut
hiss
alas
heckle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hurrah. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hurrah