overjoyed

adjective

over·​joyed ˌō-vər-ˈjȯid 

: feeling great joy

Examples of overjoyed in a Sentence

She was overjoyed to see her sister again.

They weren't overjoyed at the idea of working together.

I'm overjoyed that you can come to my party.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than feeling overjoyed, Tajik felt overwhelmed. — Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026

Case, who lives in Chamonix, France, was overjoyed to be competing again. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2026

The pair sealed their lifetime of happiness together with a kiss, which was met with cheers from all of their overjoyed wedding guests. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026

Julie is overjoyed to discover that Hedda and George may soon be having a baby and promises to check in on them daily. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overjoyed

• albuminoid
• arytenoid
• cannabinoid
• carotenoid
• epidermoid
• epithelioid
• meteoroid
• paraboloid
• subarachnoid
• underemployed
• adenoid
• alkaloid