hallelujahexclamation, noun [ C ]
also alleluia uk/ˌhæl.ɪˈluː.jə/us/ˌhæl.ɪˈluː.jə/(an emotional expression of) praise and thanks to God
informal humorous said to express surprise and pleasure that something positive that you were certain would not happen has happened:
At last, Richard's found himself a girlfriend - hallelujah!
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Religious ceremonies & prayers
- alleluia
- amen
- anoint
- baptism
- bar mitzvah
- blessing
- burnt offering
- confirm
- confirmation
- consecrate
- creed
- dedicate
- devotion
- incense
- matins
- ordination
- Our Father
- pray
- prayer
- sermon
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