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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- rejoices
- Past tense
- rejoiced
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Etymology
From Old French resjoir, related to modern French réjouir ("to delight").
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Rhymes for rejoice
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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.
