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
The Mark Twain House & Museum is overjoyed that the famous novelist Joyce Carol Oates is finally able to visit on one of her book tours.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The man was overjoyed to learn that Phil Sabo was alive and well.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
The most striking part of Sunday’s session was how overjoyed the 30-year-old Ohtani looked back in a simulated pitching environment.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
West was overjoyed to learn that Trump commuted Hoover’s sentences.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 May 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The man was overjoyed to learn that Phil Sabo was alive and well.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
The most striking part of Sunday’s session was how overjoyed the 30-year-old Ohtani looked back in a simulated pitching environment.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
West was overjoyed to learn that Trump commuted Hoover’s sentences.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overjoyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overjoyed
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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The machine was actually suggested to him by his primary care physician, both of whom are delighted with its smart design and solid construction.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Russo, who's written more than a dozen books, appeared to be as happy as if anyone else had said this to him.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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How Indianapolis Motor Speedway responded to 'Speedway Slammer' Penske Entertainment, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, isn't happy with Homeland Security's use of an IndyCar chassis in imagery announcing the plan to house ICE detainees in an Indiana detention center.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fans of Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach will be thrilled to know that its owners, Northern California Golf Association, have opened a sister golf course in Livermore, California.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The official Marquesas car winner was considerably less thrilled when the entire cast was also presented with Saturn Vues by Rosie O’Donnell at the live reunion in Central Park.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many attendees were ecstatic to be back for this celebration, which is unlike any other in the U.S.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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With that in mind, there is one Thoroughbred trainer that is ecstatic since one of his stable stars bent his ear.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overjoyed. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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