rejoicings
Expressions of elation
Rejoicings are expressions or celebrations of joy, typically public or communal: The rejoicings lasted well into the night.
The word sounds formal or old-fashioned, appearing most often in literary or historical contexts to describe collective celebration after victories, births, or other happy occasions.
Intense, expressive happiness
- exultationIntense triumphant joy
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
ecstasy · bliss · glee · delight · joyousness · triumph · exhilaration · gladness
Celebratory events and activities
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- galaFestive formal occasion
banquet · fiesta · carnival · pageant · procession · tribute · homage · observance
jubilation
Intense, expressive happiness
- exultationIntense triumphant joy
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
rapture · ecstasy · bliss · glee · delight · joyousness · triumph · exhilaration · gladness · happiness
festivities
Celebratory events and activities
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
gala · banquet · fiesta · carnival · pageant · procession · tribute · homage · observance · reception