interjection / noun
hallelujah
hal-ih-LOO-yuh/ˌhælɪˈluːjə/
An enthusiastic expression of praise or gladness.
Hallelujah, the worshipper cries, lifting her face and hands in joyful praise.
Etymology
The praise verb appears here as a command to a group: “praise Yah.” This religious acclamation also serves as an exclamation of joy or relief.
In context
god is good god is good come on someone praise the lord god you are good yes hallelujah
More examples
- The congregation ends the service with a joyful hallelujah.
- Her good news brings a chorus of hallelujahs from the family.
- The missing keys are right here—hallelujah!
Forms
hallelujah · hallelujahs
Similar words
- hooray
- Celebrates success or excitement without necessarily expressing religious praise.
- hosanna
- Expresses religious praise or adoration rather than everyday relief.