as in delighted
filled with great joy
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.
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Recent Examples of overjoyed
Sylvester was overjoyed to get the call inviting him to guest co-host for the entire week.
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Alex Ross, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Mullen is given wide, dictator-like powers that Congress and the president were seemingly overjoyed to hand over to the commission.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
When the Red Army liberated the Soviet western regions in 1944, the population was overjoyed to see the Nazi occupation end.
—Franziska Exeler, The Dial, 18 Feb. 2025
Danny DeVito is overjoyed to be a grandfather and teach his kids lessons about parenthood.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Alex Ross, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Mullen is given wide, dictator-like powers that Congress and the president were seemingly overjoyed to hand over to the commission.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
When the Red Army liberated the Soviet western regions in 1944, the population was overjoyed to see the Nazi occupation end.
—Franziska Exeler, The Dial, 18 Feb. 2025
Danny DeVito is overjoyed to be a grandfather and teach his kids lessons about parenthood.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overjoyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overjoyed
Adjective
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The Burruss shared multiple images of her and the gang exploring the Great Wall of China and being delighted tourists.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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During the holocaust [sic] our grandparents would have been delighted if people in the free world had stood up for them.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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This plant is especially happy when growing in a hanging basket so that its stems can drape over the sides.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Bronwen Sciortino, author & simplicity expert teaching easy ways to tailor-make healthy, happy & highly successful lives.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Thulin was thrilled to be there to provide the power Friday night.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Normally, allowing zero runs in a state semifinal would be cause for celebration, but Sandefur wasn’t thrilled with his performance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Now, fans are ecstatic that a fan-favorite character is making their return.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overjoyed. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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