REJOICED Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

rejoiced

verb

past tense of rejoice

as in delighted

to feel or express joy or triumph rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

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as in pleased

to give satisfaction to news of the enemy's surrender rejoiced a nation weary of war

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Recent Examples of rejoiced On the Miami Film Festival’s Instagram post about the news, residents and film lovers rejoiced. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Los Angeles film fans rejoiced last month with the news that the Cinerama Dome and Arclight Cinemas venue in Hollywood — which have been shuttered since the start of the pandemic — would finally reopen. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026 Businesses, too, rejoiced—including the Kataquapit family store, which relied on the phone system for transactions. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026 As Spain’s players rejoiced, defender Nahuel Molina appeared to try to catch Rodri with his arm. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The cohort of mostly 70-something players in the dugout rejoiced, waving their caps and hollering. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services. — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026 When the authorities announced on Sunday that the monthlong measures were easing, Ismail rejoiced. — Mirette Magdy, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026

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Their remarks earned cheers and applause, which delighted Demos.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
In Darwin’s time violet helleborines didn’t grow around Down House—they’ve been introduced by the gardeners—but Darwin would have been delighted.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

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The court sent unresolved questions about whether the warrant in that case satisfied constitutional requirements back to a lower court.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
The court did not decide whether the particular geofence warrant ultimately satisfied the Fourth Amendment's probable cause and particularity requirements.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfied

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Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until warmed through, or microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until warmed through.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
And the glow of the eight-game winning streak has warmed the hearts of many Royals fans who had given up on the team.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of warmed

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The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.

— Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For dinner, guests feasted on a family-style meal centered around fresh Northern California produce, carefully selected by John Silva of Culinary Eye Events.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of feasted

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Despite its rural Republican reputation, people were thrilled to see him, said Adrienne Quinn Martin, chair of the Hood County Democratic Party.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
So Ehudin was thrilled to card a 2-under 70 and earn the second of two spots in a field of about 60 at Winters Run Golf Club in Bel Air on June 29.

— Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026

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