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rejoicing

rejoicing

3.7
Joyful and proud because of a win or success
  • adjective
  • /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
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  • A rejoicing crowd gathered in the main square, waving flags and singing patriotic songs.

Examples

  • Rejoicing fans danced in the streets after their team won the championship.

  • The rejoicing fans celebrated their team's championship win.

  • The president gave a rejoicing speech, celebrating the nation's newfound freedom.

  • Their rejoicing was infectious, spreading joy to everyone around.

  • Rejoicing fans danced in the streets after their team won the championship.

  • A rejoicing crowd gathered in the main square, waving flags and singing patriotic songs.

  • Their rejoicing was infectious, spreading joy to everyone around.

Synonyms

happy
vsrejoicing
1.0

Feeling pleased and content

is joyful and proud tied to triumph rather than general contentment
glad
vsrejoicing
1.0

Feeling pleased or happy about something

is joyful and proud because of success rather than ordinary pleasure
delighted
vsrejoicing
228 1.0

Feeling very happy about something good

is joyful and proud often tied to triumph rather than mild pleasure
thrilled
vsrejoicing
171 2.3

Feeling very excited and happy

is joyful and proud after success rather than simply excited pleasure
joyful
vsrejoicing
70 1.0

Feeling or showing great happiness

is proud and mainly tied to victory rather than general happiness
ecstatic
vsrejoicing
69 4.5

Feeling very happy and excited

is joyful and proud due to success not only an intense emotional rush
victorious
vsrejoicing
62 3.7

A person who has won a contest or match and feels proud

is joyful and proud about success rather than only the winning fact
joyous
vsrejoicing
62 1.8

Feeling very happy and showing it

is joyful and proud after success rather than general happiness
triumphant
vsrejoicing
58 3.7

Feeling very happy and proud after a win or success

is joyful and proud generally rather than only as a public display
jubilant
vsrejoicing
15 5.0

Feeling very happy because of a success or a good event

is joyful and proud specifically tied to triumph rather than any happy event
gleeful
vsrejoicing
12 1.2

Very happy and excited in a playful way

is joyful and proud because of success rather than playful delight
elated
vsrejoicing
11 4.0

Feeling very happy and excited because of good news or success

is joyful and proud after success but less about excitement energy
overjoyed
vsrejoicing
10 2.1

Feeling very happy and excited about something good

is joyful and proud often linked to triumph rather than pure intensity
exultant
vsrejoicing
  • Formal
3 7.3

Very happy and proud because of a big success

is joyful and proud from success but can be less noisy
exhilarated
vsrejoicing
2 4.4

Feeling very happy and full of energy

is joyful and proud from success but less about high energy
triumphal
vsrejoicing
1 6.5

Showing great joy and pride after a big success

is joyful and proud itself focusing on feeling after triumph
gladsome
vsrejoicing
  • Archaic
1 9.0

Feeling happy and cheerful

is joyful and proud especially due to triumph not just cheerful feeling
exulting
vsrejoicing
  • Formal
6.7

Feeling very happy and proud because of success

is proud and joyful after success but less about loud celebration
beaming
vsrejoicing
2.5

Smiling very widely and looking clearly happy

is joyful and proud in feeling more than only a visible smile

Compounds

A Jewish holiday when people joyfully celebrate finishing the yearly reading of the Torah

A Jewish holiday celebrating the end of the yearly reading of the Torah

A Jewish festival celebrating finishing the yearly reading of the Torah

How Joyful

triumphant
58 3.7
rejoicing
3.7
joyful
70 1.0
happy
1.0
pleased
936 1.0

Surface Forms

rejoicing positive

Morphology

rejoicing = rejoice (transparent) = rejoice + ing

A standard adjectival use of the verb participle formed with '-ing' (rejoice -> rejoicing), so the descriptive meaning is directly related to the verb.

Etymology

Rejoicing comes from the same Old French rejouir and Latin gaudere, meaning 'to be glad', and is closely related to the word joy. So a 'rejoicing' person or crowd is full of strong, proud happiness, often after a success.