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adjective

Definition of rejoicingnext
as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph the rejoicing parents of the bride

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rejoicing

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noun

ri-ˈjȯi-siŋ How to pronounce rejoicing (audio)
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity there was great rejoicing at the launch party for the book

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rejoicing

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verb

present participle of rejoice
1
as in delighting
to feel or express joy or triumph rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

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2
as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war

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Recent Examples of rejoicing
Noun
When the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette under the noses of their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, there was much rejoicing in Queens. — Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 The cante is sung by male and female singers, preferably seated with no backup singers, who belt out lyrics that evoke emotions — grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing, fear, UNESCO said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
On Wednesday, June 10, the Euphoria star and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, were seen rejoicing after the Knicks pulled off a last-second win at home against the Spurs, 107-106, after being down 29 points in the second half of the game. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Chávez said Monday was a day for rejoicing and noted that the New Haven Pride Center is like a phoenix rising from the ashes in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejoicing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoicing
  1. triumphant
  2. festivity
  3. delighting
  4. pleasing
  5. proud
  6. celebration
  7. exulting
  8. feasting
Adjective
  • The Oscars love sprawling biopics, underdogs and triumphant stories in which seemingly insurmountable obstacles are eventually overcome.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • After the Sacramento Kings were caught for a shot-clock violation on the first possession of Monday’s preseason game, Luka Doncic raised his fists toward the Lakers bench with a triumphant grin to symbolize the successful start.
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of triumphant
Noun
  • Thanks to off-season discounts, fall is a notoriously excellent time to prep your patio or backyard for next year’s outdoor festivities.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of festivity
Verb
  • Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • For his fourth feature, Post Tenebras Lux, Reygadas took a major detour toward the avant-garde and the personal, in a move that garnered him some detractors while pleasing his more hardcore fans.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But a taste for a cheap, crowd-pleasing meal may be something the two leaders share.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • Aduba will play Allegra Miller, a proud New Yorker fighting developers to keep her home and change her life forever.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Docking the Akira One for the last time, Nathan feels proud that his team kept it together despite being on the edge of collapse literally the entire time.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of proud
Noun
  • The festival arrives as Kansas City’s culinary landscape continues expanding, with Asian restaurants, cultural celebrations and food entrepreneurs gaining greater visibility throughout the region.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But when Gordon scored his touchdown against the Vikings, Wright was in the middle of the group celebration.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebration
Verb
  • Le Guin’s prose and poetry mourn the dead forest and other living Earth beings while exulting at the mountain’s power.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of exulting
Verb
  • It's been a busy summer for the bears of Katmai National Park and Preserve, feasting on fresh salmon and packing on the pounds.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers discovered bacteria feasting on simple carbon compounds within the liquid and found larger numbers of bacteria after fog events than before them—suggesting that the organisms are actually growing.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of feasting

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