verb Uncommon

rejoice

rih-JOYS

Rejoice (verb) means to feel or show great joy or delight. Example: “Fans rejoiced when the team won the championship.”

verb

To feel or show great joy or delight.

"Fans rejoiced when the team won the championship."

"The whole village rejoiced at the news of peace."

How to Use Rejoice

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo be extremely happy and show it.

When to use it

Fairly formal or literary in tone; everyday speech usually says "celebrate" or "be thrilled" instead.

Common pairings

rejoice at the news rejoice in

rejoiced past tense, rejoices singular

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Fans _____ when the team won the championship.

From Old French resjoir, related to modern French réjouir ("to delight").

Origin: Old French

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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.