alleluia
/ˌæləˈluːjə/
interjection
- An exclamation of praise or joy, especially in a religious context, meaning 'Praise the Lord'.
- When the rescue team arrived, the crowd shouted 'Alleluia!'
- She whispered 'Alleluia' as the sun broke through the clouds.
- The choir sang 'Alleluia' at the end of the hymn.
Synonyms
noun
- A song or musical piece that contains the word 'alleluia', often used in church services.
- The composer wrote a beautiful alleluia for the Easter service.
- The choir's alleluia echoed through the cathedral.
- We sang a joyful alleluia during the morning worship.