A liturgical form of hallelujah.
Used in a Sentence
alleluia
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for alleluia.
Editorial note
Imagine if every time you left the light on in your bedroom when you left for school, your Dad killed you, and then danced on your grave, singing 'alleluia.
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Quick take
A liturgical form of hallelujah.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of alleluia gathered in one view.
The plant wood sorrel.
Alternative spelling of hallelujah. [(intransitive) To cry "hallelujah" in praise.]
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for alleluia.
noun
A liturgical form of hallelujah.
noun
The plant wood sorrel.
verb
Alternative spelling of hallelujah. [(intransitive) To cry "hallelujah" in praise.]
noun
(music) A choral composition incorporating alleluia in its text.
Example sentences
Imagine if every time you left the light on in your bedroom when you left for school, your Dad killed you, and then danced on your grave, singing 'alleluia.
One relevant verse comes to mind: Eat His body, Drink His blood, And we'll sing A song of love, Allelu-, allelu-, allelu-, alleluia.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use alleluia in a sentence?
Imagine if every time you left the light on in your bedroom when you left for school, your Dad killed you, and then danced on your grave, singing 'alleluia.
What does alleluia mean?
A liturgical form of hallelujah.
What part of speech is alleluia?
alleluia is commonly used as noun, verb.