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hallelujah

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hallelujah has 1 sense
  1. hallelujah - a shout or song of praise to God
    --1 is a kind of
    praise

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Hallelujah

Definition:

A term of great joy and praise, often used in religious contexts to express gratitude or jubilation.

Part of Speech:

Interjection, Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Interjection: Used to express joy, praise, or thanks.

Sample Sentence 1: After a successful show, the audience erupted in a loud "Hallelujah!"

Sample Sentence 2: Hallelujah! I finally found my car keys!

Sample Sentence 3: The choir's performance was so moving that the crowd couldn't help but shout "Hallelujah!"

Sense 2:

Noun: A song or musical composition that expresses exultation or praise.

Sample Sentence 1: Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is a powerful and emotional song.

Sample Sentence 2: The church choir sang a beautiful rendition of the Hallelujah chorus during the Christmas service.

Sample Sentence 3: We played Handel's Hallelujah Symphony during our graduation ceremony.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Religious context: A term used in religious ceremonies or services to express praise and worship.

Sample Sentence 1: The congregation sang "Hallelujah" as a way of praising God's blessings.

Sample Sentence 2: In the high-spirited sermon, the minister urged the congregation to shout "Hallelujah!" to show their faith.

Sample Sentence 3: During the Easter Mass, the priest proclaimed "Hallelujah! Christ is risen!"

Usage 2:

General expression: A phrase used outside of religious contexts to express excitement, relief, or triumph.

Sample Sentence 1: He let out a loud and exuberant "Hallelujah!" when he won the lottery.

Sample Sentence 2: After weeks of studying, the students rejoiced with a cheer of "Hallelujah!" when their final exams ended.

Sample Sentence 3: "Hallelujah, I found my phone!" she exclaimed in relief after searching for hours.

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