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
Their mom was overjoyed about the upcoming wedding and has been talking about the day on a Facebook page that her friends and family are following.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 May 2025
Parton also reflected on the recent viral moment between her and an overjoyed young fan during one of her Dollywood parades.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 May 2025
June is overjoyed as Tuello talks about getting them back to Alaska.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
Taylor seems overjoyed to wear that nasal cannula.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 May 2025
Parton also reflected on the recent viral moment between her and an overjoyed young fan during one of her Dollywood parades.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 2 May 2025
June is overjoyed as Tuello talks about getting them back to Alaska.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
Taylor seems overjoyed to wear that nasal cannula.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overjoyed
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Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Among those delighted to see this behavior from Grok was Andrew Torba, CEO of Gab, an X alternative that is a hotbed for white supremacists and Nazis.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Mejia describes a happy childhood, always tinkering and creating.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Black Eyed Peas also sent their happy birthday wishes, as well as Scherzinger’s stylist, Michael Philouz.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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But if the Padres, Darvish and his good heat were to make it to the postseason together, trust me: No hitting coach would be thrilled to prepare for Old Man Yu, who’ll be 39.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Moreover, with the superb writing, audiences will be thrilled to learn that even if certain storylines might seem predictable, things never quite pan out as expected.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Most players would be ecstatic to be drafted in the top five, but Bailey has been a major storyline throughout the entire draft process.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The sharpshooter is ecstatic to be in Charlotte — and sees his game being particularly well-rounded, beyond his prowess behind the arc.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overjoyed. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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