Meaning & Definition of Rejoicing in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A feeling or expression of great joy.

  Example Sentence: The community was filled with rejoicing after the news of the victory.

• Definition: The act of celebrating or being glad.

  Example Sentence: Rejoicing filled the air as the holiday approached.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'rejoir' meaning to rejoice, from Latin 'rejoicere'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• rejoicing in: Taking great pleasure or delight in something.
• rejoicing at: Expressing joy or happiness at a particular event or situation.

Translations

• Spanish: regocijo

• French: réjouissance

• German: Freude

• Russian: радость

Related Words

• rejoice: To feel or show great joy.

• delight: Great pleasure.

Slang Meanings of rejoicing

• Meaning: Get hyped

  Example Sentence: Everyone was getting hyped about the concert.

• Meaning: Amped up

  Example Sentence: The crowd was amped up and ready to celebrate.