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
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.
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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
Even with his sterling career and collection of awards, Manoj Bajpayee was still overjoyed after clinching a Special Mention at India‘s 70th National Film Awards for his role in family drama Gulmohar.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024
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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
Even with his sterling career and collection of awards, Manoj Bajpayee was still overjoyed after clinching a Special Mention at India‘s 70th National Film Awards for his role in family drama Gulmohar.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overjoyed
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The latest entry to the Meet the Parents franchise premiered over 10 years ago, and fans of the movies might be delighted to learn that Universal Pictures wants to get the original cast together for another sequel.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was pro-legalization; cannabis advocates were delighted.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite Sickle's happy ending, there are still plenty of dogs looking for new forever homes across the country.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bottlenose Dolphins ‘Smile’ During Playful Interactions Bottlenose dolphins are happy to engage in these many forms of play, either in solitude or with others.Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fresh off a breakup, Meg is thrilled to meet Roger, who seems like the perfect man: disarmingly handsome, sweet, and obsessed with her.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Christian Slater's daughter wasn't super thrilled to become a big sister.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are thus many reasons to be ecstatic that Assad, a minority Alawite in a majority-Sunni country, is no more.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Like everyone involved, Adler, who appears in all three episodes of Kings From Queens, would be ecstatic if the doc won Best Music Film.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overjoyed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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