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
So while the film’s Dylan and Seeger have a closer relationship than the real-life ones did, there’s no doubt that the actual Seeger was overjoyed to see Dylan reaching kids by the millions with his early protest songs.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Speaking about the disgraced film producer in Sav Rodgers' documentary Chasing Chasing Amy, Smith recalls screening the movie for Weinstein, 72, and feeling overjoyed at his reaction.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Thankfully, after meeting Omelet, Niño calmed down and was overjoyed to return home.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Though she was shaken at first once free of the wreckage, Brandy was overjoyed to be reunited with her family.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Speaking about the disgraced film producer in Sav Rodgers' documentary Chasing Chasing Amy, Smith recalls screening the movie for Weinstein, 72, and feeling overjoyed at his reaction.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Thankfully, after meeting Omelet, Niño calmed down and was overjoyed to return home.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Though she was shaken at first once free of the wreckage, Brandy was overjoyed to be reunited with her family.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overjoyed
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Taylor was delighted by the reaction on TikTok and with how people shared their own stories and heartwarming pet moments.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Customers were delighted with the diversity, quality, efficiency and reliability of services, which were often experienced as different and superior to those of competitors.Steve Denning, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Interpreting the signs, the priest could tell whether a partnership would be happy, challenging or doomed—as well as how many children would result.Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Related Video Rosé on her Most Iconic Blackpink Tour Outfits, Her First Met Gala, and Baz Luhrmann Her personal fan base is no happy accident.Camille Freestone, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Younger players coming up with the A’s or joining from other organizations were often thrilled to get a chance to hear some of Henderson’s wisdom — and his many stories.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, Taka is thrilled to have a sibling and a new best friend, and sweetly vows to protect their bond forever.Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The collage in Muriel’s room (Credit: Jacob Whitehead) Next to it is another quote, an exhausted but ecstatic athlete on the finish line.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the clip, he was seen smiling and putting his hands on his face in disbelief, before continuing to dance alongside Swift's ecstatic dad, Scott.Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overjoyed. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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