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
Click on the video to see an overjoyed Emerie shake her dad in disbelief!
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Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
There’s a part of him that’s overjoyed about having them back.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
There’s a part of him that’s overjoyed about having them back.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
See all Example Sentences for overjoyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overjoyed
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But perhaps no one will be more delighted than the previously relatively unknown star, Borisov, who has become the first Russian actor to earn an Oscar nomination in a performance category since 1977.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Family-friendly Offerings My 13-year-old daughter, who up until now has only been on expedition cruises, was delighted with World Europa’s kid-friendly offerings, including multiple arcades, virtual reality rides, and F1 simulator cars that were, admittedly, fun for us adults, too.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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But in recent years, the Giants always had dysfunctional Washington sitting there, happy to get beaten once or twice a year while toiling in controversy and/or irrelevance.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Shortly after that scene, Kelce found superstar singer Taylor Swift and the happy couple headed back toward the Chiefs locker room.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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Brown, who had three catches for 33 yards in Marist’s 34-27 overtime win over the Crusaders in football last fall, was thrilled to double up on Battle of Pulaski victories.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson, in his first season as Cavs coach, has fostered an environment where Garland’s playing better, Mitchell is thrilled to play in an offense where he isn’t relied on as heavily, and the team gets consistent scoring from at least four players most of the time.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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McFadden, a physician specializing in brain injury, will also have an executive producer credit — and couldn't be more ecstatic to see her best-selling book on the big screen.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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And when Oliver was born in the fall, about a year after she got married, Sara was ecstatic.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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