rejoice
6 synonyms and 4 antonyms for rejoice, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To feel or show great joy or delight.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use rejoice
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rejoice at the news
rejoice in
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.
