interjection
- An exclamation of praise, joy, or triumph, often used in religious or celebratory contexts.
Usage: Common in religious worship and hymns; Also used informally to express great joy or relief
noun
- A song of praise or thanksgiving; a hymn or shout of hallelujah.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to specific compositions, such as Handel's 'Hallelujah'
Examples
- The congregation shouted 'Hallelujah!' during the Easter service.
- Hallelujah! We finally finished the project on time.
- The choir sang a beautiful hallelujah at the end of the concert.
- When she heard the good news, she cried out hallelujah in celebration.
- Handel's 'Hallelujah' is one of the most famous choral pieces ever written.
- The crowd erupted in hallelujahs as the team won the championship.