— rejoiceful , adj. — rejoicer , n.
/ri joys"/ , v. , rejoiced, rejoicing .
v.i.
1. to be glad; take delight (often fol. by in ): to rejoice in another's happiness.
v.t.
2. to make joyful; gladden: a song to rejoice the heart.
[ 1275-1325; ME rejoicen rejouiss-, long s. of rejouir, equiv. to re- RE- + jouir to rejoice; see JOY ]
Syn. 1. revel, exult, glory.