alleluia
word
Definition
A word used to express joy, praise, or gratitude, especially in religious songs and prayers. It is often found in Christian worship and sometimes written as 'hallelujah.'
Usage & Nuances
'Alleluia' is mostly formal and liturgical, used in church music and religious contexts. It can also be exclaimed informally to express great joy, but this use is less frequent than 'hallelujah.' Spellings 'alleluia' (traditional, liturgical) and 'hallelujah' (more general) are interchangeable in most contexts.
Example Sentences
The choir sang alleluia during the church service.
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Everyone shouted alleluia when the good news was announced.
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The word alleluia appears many times in religious hymns.
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"Alleluia, we're finally done with the project!"
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As the sun rose over the city, the bells rang and people sang alleluia.
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You could almost hear a collective alleluia when classes were cancelled.
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