Synonyms for hallelujah

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hal-uh-loo-yuh

Phonetic Transcription : ˌhæl əˈlu yə

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Définition of hallelujah

Origin : also halleluiah, 1530s, from Hebrew hallalu-yah "praise ye Jehovah," from hallalu, plural imperative of hallel "to praise" also "song of praise," from hillel "he praised," of imitative origin, with primary sense being "to trill." Second element is yah, shortened form of Yahweh, name of God. Replaced variant formation alleluia (12c.).

As in hymn : noun religious song

Example sentences :

This was the hallelujah, a final outburst of the great organ of opinion.
Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

Mr. Winslow's hallelujah chorus stopped in the middle and he turned.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

So swift had this change been that the bondwomen had not seen it, and they were shouting "Hallelujah!"
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

It has no choruses of rejoicing, no pæans of praise, not even a hallelujah at its close.
Extract from : « The Standard Oratorios » by George P. Upton

That is the solo of human life overpowered by hallelujah chorus.
Extract from : « The Wedding Ring » by T. De Witt Talmage

If you are a Presbyterian and your husband is a Methodist, when he shouts "Hallelujah!"
Extract from : « The Wedding Ring » by T. De Witt Talmage

Here she stopped her chanting, and began to sing "Hallelujah!"
Extract from : « Culm Rock » by Glance Gaylord

A charming girl—upon my word, a charming girl—if she is a Hallelujah lassie.
Extract from : « Flint » by Maud Wilder Goodwin

He placed the "Hallelujah Chorus" at the end of the oratorio.
Extract from : « Expository Writing » by Mervin James Curl

He said much more; but the last words he uttered were, 'Hallelujah!
Extract from : « The Sheepfold and the Common, Vol. I (of 2) » by Timothy East

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