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
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Ninja: Those who want to honor Dad’s grilling hobbies and do their Father’s Day shopping early will be delighted to hear about Ninja’s 15-percent-off discounts on select grills plus 10 percent off parts and accessories, with the promo code OUTDOOR15.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The relatively easy preservation method – and the brothers’ fundraising efforts to obtain the necessary supplies – delighted village elders.—
John Okot,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 May 2025
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Liesl, for her part, is not happy to be summoned out of the blue after six years of no contact.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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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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One of the central figures in Fleury’s life for more than two decades is thrilled, too.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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But even before sanctions are lifted, Syrian entrepreneurs are thrilled to be rid of the Assad family’s mafia-like dictatorship, which relied on a system of bribes and protection money and shakedowns of local businesses.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 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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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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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overjoyed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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