🎶 A praise song 🙌 Exclamation of praise

alleluia

8.0

A short joyful shout used to praise, often in religious songs

interjection
/ˌælɪˈluːjə/

Literature

: aleluya

♪ ALLELUIA!

Examples

ALLELUIA! ♪

The Identical (2014)
After the good news, she exclaimed alleluia with a bright smile.
The congregation sang alleluia as they celebrated the joyous occasion.
During Easter service, the choir's powerful alleluia filled the church with joy.

Synonyms

hooray

vsalleluia

Informal

43 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is used primarily in formal religious praise rather than in casual celebrations

hallelujah

vsalleluia

Informal

8 5.5

A word people say to show great joy or relief

is mainly a ceremonial religious praise used in songs and worship

huzzah

vsalleluia

Archaic

8 9.9

A loud shout of joy or approval at a celebration

is quieter and focused on religious praise in ceremonies and songs

hurray

vsalleluia

5 2.6

A shout people make when they are happy or excited

is aimed at religious worship and ceremonial praise, not simple cheers

woohoo

vsalleluia

Informal

5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is used in formal religious contexts and ceremonial songs not casual cheering

hosanna

vsalleluia

Literature

4 9.9

A loud cry of praise to God in religious services

is used in ceremonies and songs to express joy or praise

hoorah

vsalleluia

Informal

3 7.9

A short shout people say to show joy or approval

is reserved mainly for religious ceremonies and songs, not casual cheering

opa

vsalleluia

Informal

1 9.9

A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party

is reserved for worship and ceremonial praise rather than party exclamations

alhamdulilah

vsalleluia

9.9

A short phrase people say to thank God or show relief

is used in ceremonies and songs across faiths, not only one religion

glory be

vsalleluia

Archaic

8.6

Words people say to show relief, joy or surprise

is used ceremonially in songs and worship rather than casual praise

hoojah

vsalleluia

Informal

9.9

A loud shout of joy people make together at events like games

is aimed at praising in religious services rather than general group excitement

Surface Forms

alleluia main

Etymology

Alleluia comes from the Hebrew hallelujah, which is made of hallel 'praise' and Yah 'the name of God'. It was a loud call for people to praise, so today alleluia is used as a joyful exclamation.