rejoice
0 antonyms and opposites of rejoice, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To feel or show great joy or delight.
How to use rejoice
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Fairly formal or literary in tone; everyday speech usually says "celebrate" or "be thrilled" instead.
Etymology
From Old French resjoir, related to modern French réjouir ("to delight").
Full origin of rejoice →Frequently asked questions
What does “rejoice” mean?
The word “rejoice” means to feel or show great joy or delight. In plain terms, to be extremely happy and show it.
How do you pronounce “rejoice”?
“Rejoice” is pronounced rih-JOYS (/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “rejoice” in a sentence?
Here is “rejoice” used in a sentence: “Fans rejoiced when the team won the championship.”
What part of speech is “rejoice”?
“Rejoice” is a verb.
Where does the word “rejoice” come from?
The word “rejoice” comes from Old French. From Old French resjoir, related to modern French réjouir ("to delight").
Is “rejoice” a common word?
“Rejoice” is an uncommon word in modern English.