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Definition of Rejoicing
1. Adjective. Joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success. "A triumphant shout"
Similar to: Elated
Derivative terms: Exult, Exult, Jubilance, Jubilancy, Jubilate, Pridefulness, Triumph, Triumph, Triumph
2. Noun. A feeling of great happiness.
3. Noun. The utterance of sounds expressing great joy.
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Derivative terms: Exult, Jubilate, Rejoice
Definition of Rejoicing
1. n. Joy; gladness; delight.
Definition of Rejoicing
1. Verb. (present participle of ''rejoice'') ¹
2. Noun. An act of showing joy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rejoicing
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Rejoicing
1. 1. Joy; gladness; delight. "We should particularly express our rejoicing by love and charity to our neighbors." (R. Nelson) 2. The expression of joy or gladness. "The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous." (Ps. Cxviii. 15) 3. That which causes to rejoice; occasion of joy. "Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart." (Ps. Cxix. 111) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rejoicing
Literary usage of Rejoicing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. One Hundred Chapel-talks to Theological Students: Together with Two by Augustus Hopkins Strong (1913)
"ALWAY Rejoicing GOD does not ask us to be irrational. He bids us rejoice. But he
knows that rejoicing is not a matter of will. ..."
2. The Connoisseur by George Colman, B. Thornton (1904)
"The picture is full of life and movement, and the peasants who are rejoicing over
the betrothal of some popular village favourites are so gracefully grouped ..."
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