hallelujah

[hal-uh-loo-yuh] / ˌhæl əˈlu yə /

NOUN

hymn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chant ditty oratorio paean psalm

STRONG

aria canticle carol choral chorale descant evensong hosanna laud lay lied ode shout

WEAK

alleluia littany song of praise worship song

Example Sentences

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It allowed me to sing hallelujah in the Lenten season,” referring to the run-up to Easter.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

To borrow from his lyrics, it was a cold and a broken hallelujah.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2023

Bottom line, this extension could mean that, yes, hallelujah, the Lakers can now trade Russell Westbrook.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2022

"I wanted to stand up and go hallelujah," Ms Gould added.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022

I look back, and, hallelujah, the girl on the bleachers is gone.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali