overjoy
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- overjoyed adjective
Etymology
Origin of overjoy
Example Sentences
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Julie is overjoyed to discover that Hedda and George may soon be having a baby and promises to check in on them daily.
From Los Angeles Times
“We are so overjoyed and so grateful for all the well wishes,” she said in her post.”
From Los Angeles Times
A mother interviewed by AFP near El Helicoide was overjoyed that her son, imprisoned inside, may soon be released under the law.
From Barron's
The 62-year-old local government officer was overjoyed to finally meet her fellow traitors four episodes in.
From BBC
Astros manager Joe Espada was overjoyed, saying, "I'm super fired up. He's a competitor who is here to win. He has grit and toughness and I'm just excited to have him on board."
From Barron's
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