Rejoice — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ri-ˈjȯis/ re·joice

Meaning & Definition of Rejoice

Rejoice (verb)

  1. to give joy to, gladden
  2. to feel joy or great delight

Rejoice (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to feel or express joy or triumph

    "rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field"

    similar: crow, delight, exuberate, exult, glory, joy, jubilate, kvell, triumph, kick up one's heels
    related: gloat, preen, swell, boast, brag, flaunt, parade, show off, strut, swagger
    near: bemoan, bewail, grieve, lament, regret, weep

  2. to give satisfaction to

    "news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war"

    similar: agree (with), content, delight, feast, gas (slang), glad (archaic), gladden, gratify, please, pleasure, satisfy, suit, warm
    related: appease, mollify, pacify, placate, soothe, assuage, quench, sate, satiate, excite, tickle, titillate, amuse, divert, entertain, treat, captivate, charm, galvanize, thrill, calm, comfort, cater (to), humor, indulge, coddle, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil
    opposite: displease
    near: aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, perturb, pique, put out, ruffle, vex, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up, provoke, rouse, agitate, distress, disturb, fret, upset, harass, harry, pester, affront, insult, offend

Related Entry: Rejoice (in) (verb)

Rejoice (in) is a different word from Rejoice. The synonyms below are for rejoice (in), not for rejoice.

  1. to take pleasure in

    "at least we can rejoice in the fact that the worst of the housing slump is over"

    similar: adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, get off (on), groove (on), like, love, relish, revel (in), savor, be partial to, get a kick out of, go for, have a soft spot for, take to
    related: admire, appreciate, cherish, revere, venerate, worship, prize, treasure, value, devour, drink (in), eat (up), feast (on), dote (on), idolize, cotton (to), favor, prefer, indulge (in), luxuriate (in), wallow (in)
    near: abhor, abominate, detest, dislike, hate, loathe, condemn, despise, scorn

Related Entry: Rejoice in (phrase)

Rejoice in is a different word from Rejoice. The synonyms below are for rejoice in, not for rejoice.

  1. to keep, control, or experience as one's own

    "The family rejoiced in the good news."

    similar: command, enjoy, have, hold, own, possess, retain
    related: keep, reserve, withhold, bear, carry, boast, show off, sport
    opposite: lack, want
    near: abandon, cede, disclaim, disown, hand over, relinquish, renounce, surrender, yield, discard, dump, decline, reject, repudiate, spurn, need, require

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rejoice

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rejoice:

Slang: gas
Archaic: glad
crow, delight, exuberate, exult, glory, joy, jubilate, kvell, triumph, agree (with), content, feast, gladden, gratify, please, pleasure, satisfy, suit, warm, kick up one's heels

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rejoice

Words with the opposite meaning of Rejoice:

displease

Related Words for Rejoice

gloat, preen, swell, boast, brag, flaunt, parade, show off, strut, swagger, appease, mollify, pacify, placate, soothe, assuage, quench, sate, satiate, excite, tickle, titillate, amuse, divert, entertain, treat, captivate, charm, galvanize, thrill

Near Antonyms of Rejoice

bemoan, bewail, grieve, lament, regret, weep, aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, chafe, cross, exasperate, gall, get, grate, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, perturb, pique, put out, ruffle, vex, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate

Word Forms of Rejoice

Inflections: rejoiced, rejoicing

Derived words: rejoicer (noun), rejoicingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Rejoice

Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad joy

First known use: 14th centuryi

Words & Phrases Containing Rejoice

rejoice in, rejoice in the name/title of

Frequently Asked Questions about Rejoice

What does "Rejoice" mean?

"Rejoice" means to give joy to, gladden. As a verb, it is defined as: to give joy to, gladden. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rejoice"?

Other words for "Rejoice" include crow, delight, exuberate, exult, glory, joy, jubilate and kvell. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rejoice" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rejoice"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rejoice". Common alternatives include crow, delight, exuberate, exult, glory, joy, jubilate, kvell, triumph and agree (with).

What is the opposite of "Rejoice"?

Antonyms of "Rejoice" include displease. Near antonyms include bemoan, bewail, grieve and lament.

How do you use "Rejoice" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rejoice" in a sentence: "rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field"; "news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war".

Is "Rejoice" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rejoice" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Rejoice"?

"Rejoice" is pronounced /ri-ˈjȯis/ and divided into syllables as re·joice.

What is the origin of the word "Rejoice"?

"Rejoice" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad joy. First known use: 14th centuryi.