Definition of: rejoice

(ri·jois′) v. ·joiced. ·joic·ing v.i.
To feel joyful; be glad.
—v.t. To fill with joy; gladden. [<OF rejoiss-, resjoiss-, stem of resjoir enjoy <re- again (<L) + esjoir <L ex- thoroughly + gaudere be joyous <gaudium joy]
—re·joic′er noun Synonyms: cheer, delight, enjoy, enrapture, exhilarate, exult, gladden, gratify, joy, please, ravish, triumph. Compare HAPPINESS, HAPPY. Antonyms: afflict, agonize, bewail, grieve, lament, mourn, pain, regret, sadden, sorrow.