Word
rejoice
Phoneticsre·joice, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈdʒɔɪs/
UK/ɹɪdʒˈɔɪs/
Definitions
01to feel great joy
C1 · Advanced Formal · Literary
v. to feel or show that you are very happy about something.
v. to feel or express great joy or delight. Often used intransitively with the preposition 'in' or 'at'.
“The whole city began to rejoice when they heard the war was finally over.”
“The community rejoiced at the news of the recovery, gathering in the square to celebrate the return of their local hero.”
Usage
Commonly followed by 'at', 'in', or 'to' + infinitive.
02to make someone happy
C2 · Proficiency Formal · Archaic
v. to make someone feel very happy or glad.
v. to cause joy or happiness in another person. This transitive use is less common in modern speech than the intransitive form.
Español:regocijar
“It rejoiced her heart to see her children playing together so happily.”
“The unexpected success of the project rejoiced the stakeholders, who had previously expressed significant doubts about its viability.”
Usage
Takes a direct object, often a person or a person's heart/spirit.
Synonyms
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Real-World Examples
“Labour can rejoice in this moment, but never stop looking over its shoulder.” “Frank Lampard, arms folded, was unmoved as the away end rejoiced.” Etymology
From Middle English rejoicen, rejoisen, from Old French resjoir. Doublet of rejoy. Compare French réjouir; Spanish regocijar; Portuguese regozijar; Italian gioire
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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