rejoicing
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
KK: /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
noun
Definition
An act of expressing happiness or joy, often in a public or celebratory way.
Example
The community gathered for a day of rejoicing after the successful harvest.
Conversation
I can't believe we won the game! It's such a moment of rejoicing for our team.
I know, right? Everyone was so excited after the final whistle.
It felt amazing to see everyone celebrating together.
Definitely! That kind of rejoicing brings us all closer.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
celebration
exultation
jubilation
Antonyms
sorrow
grief
mourning
verb
Definition
To feel or show great joy and happiness.
Example
The children were rejoicing when they heard the good news.
Tense Forms
Past: rejoiced
Past Participle: rejoiced
Conversation
I heard the news about the festival; everyone is rejoicing this weekend!
That sounds amazing! I love festivals.
Yeah, I can't wait to see everyone rejoicing together.
Root Explanation
Rejoicing → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "jocare" (from Latin, meaning to joke or be merry). The word "rejoicing" means to be merry again or to express joy.
Memory Tip
Think of feeling joy 'again' ('re-') and being 'merry' ('jocare') — that's what rejoicing means.
Visually Confused Words
unrejoicing