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Rejoicing: meaning, definitions and examples

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rejoicing

 

[ rษชหˆdส’ษ”ษชsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing joy

Rejoicing refers to the act of expressing great joy or delight. It often involves outward demonstrations of happiness or celebration, and can occur during special occasions or in response to good news.

Synonyms

celebrating, delighting, exulting, gloating

Examples of usage

  • We were rejoicing at the news of her graduation.
  • The community was rejoicing after the successful harvest.
  • Families rejoiced during the holidays together.
  • He rejoiced at the chance to see his old friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "rejoicing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alegria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคจเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Freude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegembiraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–œใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alegrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sevinรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ radosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–œๆ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veselje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevinc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alegrรญa

Etymology

The word 'rejoicing' stems from the Old French 'rejoรฏr', which means 'to give joy to'. It is derived from the Latin 'gaudere', meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. The prefix 're-' implies a sense of repetition or intensity, while 'joice' relates to joy or happiness. Initially, the term emphasized the act of finding joy in a situation or event. Over time, 'rejoicing' has evolved to capture a broader spectrum of expressions of joy, including communal and personal celebrations. This term is often seen in religious contexts, where it conveys a sense of spiritual joy and gratitude. The historical usage of 'rejoicing' demonstrates its deep roots in cultural practices of celebration and expression of happiness, showcasing humanity's long-standing inclination towards joyfulness in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,558, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.