rejoicing
Americannoun
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the act of a person who rejoices.
- Synonyms:
- merrymaking, celebration
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the feeling or the expression of joy.
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Often rejoicings. an occasion for expressing joy.
Other Word Forms
- rejoicingly adverb
- unrejoicing adjective
Etymology
Origin of rejoicing
Example Sentences
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Benjamin Samat, a French influencer living in Dubai, took to Instagram to lash out at "those who on social media are rejoicing that the French are going through this".
From Barron's
When they're rejoicing in this kind of performance, the place shakes.
From BBC
An Iranian official in Tehran who is close to the opposition said people are rejoicing at the strikes but not openly.
Loved ones, teachers and school principals are rejoicing.
Not everyone can shed jealousy, let alone manage “compersion,” which entails rejoicing in a partner’s happiness with someone else.
From Los Angeles Times
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