I. ˌhaləˈlüyə interjection
Usage: sometimes capitalized
Etymology: Hebrew halălūyāh praise (ye) the Lord
— used to express praise, joy, or thanks
the mighty voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying, “Hallelujah!” — Revelations 19:1 (Revised Standard Version)
II. noun
( -s )
: a shout or song of praise or thanksgiving
jubilant hallelujahs for … the Minister of Housing — Mollie Panter-Downes
III. adjective
Etymology: hallelujah (II)
: of or belonging to the Salvation Army
hallelujah lass
hallelujah bonnet
hallelujah meeting