Antonyms for rejoice in


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-jois
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈdʒɔɪs


Definition of rejoice in

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.
  • As in like : verb enjoy, be fond of
  • As in devour : verb swallow, consume
  • As in enjoy : verb take pleasure in, from something

Synonyms for rejoice in

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