rejoicing

/ri'dʤɔisiɳ/
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rejoicing

The whole town is rejoicing at the news of the victory.

Definition
  1. Noun:

    • The expression or feeling of great joy and happiness: "Rejoicing" refers to the act of showing or experiencing intense delight, often publicly or collectively.
    • A celebration or festive occasion: It can also denote an event or gathering characterized by joyful celebration.
  2. Adjective:

    • Feeling or expressing great joy: Describes a state of being joyful and happy, often due to a specific cause like success or good news.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:

    • There was much rejoicing in the city after the team's championship win.
    • The wedding was a time of great rejoicing for the entire family.
  • Adjective:

    • The rejoicing crowd cheered as the news was announced.
    • She had a rejoicing heart upon hearing the good news.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in rejoicing": to be in a state of celebration and joy.

    • The whole nation was in rejoicing after the peaceful resolution.
  • "Great rejoicing": used to emphasize a very high level of joyful celebration.

    • The treaty's signing was met with great rejoicing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rejoice (verb): to feel or show great joy or delight.

    • They rejoiced at their son's safe return.
  • Rejoicingly (adverb): in a manner that shows joy.

    • The news was rejoicingly received by everyone.
Synonyms
  • Celebration: a joyful occasion for special festivities.
  • Jubilation: a feeling of great happiness and triumph.
  • Exultation: a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation.
Related Phrases
  • Rejoice in: to take great pleasure or delight in something.

    • She rejoices in her children's accomplishments.
  • Rejoice at/over: to feel joyful because of a specific event or news.

    • We rejoiced over our unexpected good fortune.
Related Idioms
  • A cause for rejoicing: a reason to be very happy.

    • Your recovery is a true cause for rejoicing.
  • Rejoice with those who rejoice: to share in the happiness of others (often used in a moral or religious context).

    • It's important to rejoice with those who rejoice during happy times.
rejoicing

The whole town is rejoicing at the news of the victory.

Adjective
  1. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
    • rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
    • a triumphal success
    • a triumphant shout
Noun
  1. the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
  2. a feeling of great happiness