Rejoice
What it means
To feel or show great happiness.
Reach for it when expressing deep, open happiness about good news, another person's success, or a welcome change
Families rejoiced when the missing hikers returned safely.
Words to choose between 8
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playful
Fits when prolonged, exuberant enjoyment is intended
Careful Revel can imply excess or self-indulgence.
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everyday
be glad
Fits when simple sincere happiness fits better than grandeur
Careful Gladness is milder and more private than rejoicing.
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warm
Fits when taking keen pleasure in something is intended
Careful Delight is lighter and need not be openly expressed.
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warm
give thanks
Fits when gratitude is the reason for joy
Careful Thanksgiving introduces gratitude or faith not present in every rejoicing.
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warm
take joy
Fits when quiet pleasure in another's good is central
Careful The phrase is restrained and lacks rejoice's expressive force.
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literary
Fits when triumphant joy deserves elevated language
Careful Exult can sound boastful, especially after another person's defeat.
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Fits when marking the good event through action is central
Careful Celebration can be public while joy remains uncertain.
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Fits when audible encouragement or approval is the action
Careful Cheering may support someone without personal rejoicing.
Opposites 3
- mourn
- lament
- despair
Common phrases 3
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rejoice together
The two families could finally rejoice together after the safe return.
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rejoice in success
Good mentors rejoice in success that no longer needs their help.
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reason to rejoice
The restored wetland gave the whole valley reason to rejoice.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: TreeMama, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated