rejoicing
|re/joic/ing|
B2
/rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
(rejoice)
great joy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejoice' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rejoir,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'joir' meant 'to be glad.'
Historical Evolution
'rejoir' transformed into the Middle English word 'rejoicen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejoice.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be glad again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel or show great joy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling or expression of great joy or happiness.
There was much rejoicing after the team won the championship.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'rejoice'.
The people were rejoicing in the streets.
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