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rejoice Synonyms

Another word for rejoice

Choosing another word for rejoice depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feel or show great joy or delight.

Usage Example

"The entire community gathered in the town square to exult after the rescue team returned safely."

Strongest
exult
celebrate
Strong
jubilate
delight
revel
triumph
glory
cheer

• verb (Context 2)

To cause someone to feel great joy or satisfaction; to gladden.

Usage Example

"News of the scholarship award rejoiced the hearts of her proud parents."

Strongest
gladden
delight
Strong
elate
overjoy
hearten
uplift
gratify

Opposites of rejoice

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

mourn
sadden
grieve
lament
sorrow
distress
despair
dismay
See all opposites of rejoice

• Nearby Words

rejector
rejig
rejigger
rejoice
rejoicing
rejoin
rejoinder

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