rejoicing

[ ri-joi-sing ]
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noun
  1. the act of a person who rejoices.

  2. the feeling or the expression of joy.

  1. Often rejoicings. an occasion for expressing joy.

Origin of rejoicing

1
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at rejoice, -ing1

Other words for rejoicing

Other words from rejoicing

  • re·joic·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·re·joic·ing, adjective

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