Antonyms for rejoice

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-jois

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈdʒɔɪs

be sad

Definition of rejoice

Origin : c.1300, "to own, possess, enjoy the possession of, have the fruition of," from Old French rejoiss-, present participle stem of rejoir, resjoir "gladden, rejoice," from re-, which here is of obscure signification, perhaps an intensive (see re-), + joir "be glad," from Latin gaudere "rejoice" (see joy).
Originally sense in to rejoice in. Meaning "to be full of joy" is recorded from late 14c. Middle English also used simple verb joy "to feel gladness; to rejoice" (mid-13c.) and rejoy (early 14c.). Related: Rejoiced; rejoicing.

verb be very happy about something

Example sentences :

Let us rejoice that one such partisan was now at hand to stem the torrent of abuse.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Be happy, and rejoice in your weakness—but turn now to the strong for strength.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

I rejoice to hear that she now wishes to spare her father, but—you will pardon me, Burke?
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Trust him who will; for my part, I rejoice that Time shall not live forever.
Extract from : « Time's Portraiture » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

I rejoice to hear it, Seor, for I seek something from your house.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard

As a woman we wish you no harm, therefore we rejoice in this turn of events, for your sake.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

I rejoice in the glory of my country; and particularly do I rejoice in your glory, John.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

Most sincerely do I rejoice with you, dear Madam, in the good news of Anthony.
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

Then I should rejoice that we are to be separated—separated for ever.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

So, to this day, when friend meets friend, the word of salute Is still "Rejoice!"
Extract from : « Graded Poetry: Second Year » by Various

Synonyms for rejoice

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