overjoyed

adjective

over·​joyed ˌō-vər-ˈjȯid How to pronounce overjoyed (audio)
: feeling great joy

Examples of overjoyed in a Sentence

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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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overjoyed was in 1594

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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overjoyed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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