Rejoice
v.joyful, hopefulwarm
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.
Choose between these
8- playful
when prolonged, exuberant enjoyment is intended
not when Revel can imply excess or self-indulgence.
- everyday
be glad
when simple sincere happiness fits better than grandeur
not when Gladness is milder and more private than rejoicing.
- warm
when taking keen pleasure in something is intended
not when Delight is lighter and need not be openly expressed.
- warm
give thanks
when gratitude is the reason for joy
not when Thanksgiving introduces gratitude or faith not present in every rejoicing.
- warm
take joy
when quiet pleasure in another's good is central
not when The phrase is restrained and lacks rejoice's expressive force.
- literary
when triumphant joy deserves elevated language
not when Exult can sound boastful, especially after another person's defeat.
- register not recorded
when marking the good event through action is central
not when Celebration can be public while joy remains uncertain.
- register not recorded
when audible encouragement or approval is the action
not when Cheering may support someone without personal rejoicing.
Said against
3- mourn
- lament
- despair
It naturally appears in
3- rejoice together
The two families could finally rejoice together after the safe return.
- rejoice in success
Good mentors rejoice in success that no longer needs their help.
- reason to rejoice
The restored wetland gave the whole valley reason to rejoice.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English verb: feel or show great joy opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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