overjoyed

[US]/ˌəuvəˈdʒɔid/
[UK]/ˌovɚ'dʒɔɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. extremely happy, filled with great joy.

Phrases & Collocations

be overjoyed

Example Sentences

She was overjoyed when the doctor told her that her newborn baby is healthy and normal.

She was overjoyed and rewarded the redcoat with a goblet of wine, which he drank with relish.

She was overjoyed at the news of her promotion

The children were overjoyed when they saw the presents

He was overjoyed to see his old friend after many years

The team was overjoyed to win the championship

She was overjoyed by the surprise party thrown for her

The couple was overjoyed to announce their pregnancy

He was overjoyed to receive the award for his hard work

The fans were overjoyed when their team scored the winning goal

She was overjoyed to be reunited with her long-lost sister

He was overjoyed to hear that his favorite band was coming to town

Real-world Examples

You can't say an overjoyed crowd, you would have to say the crowd was overjoyed.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Speaking High Score Secrets

10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

Source: Bible (original version)

Helen was overjoyed to become a published author.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

The country mouse was overjoyed to be back home safely.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

She was just so happy and overjoyed. And we still keep in contact.

Source: American English dialogue

And my former colleague was not exactly overjoyed at the news.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Speaking High Score Secrets

I know. I'm overjoyed to see my name on the winning list.

Source: Fluent American spoken language

Monsieur Morrel, the owner, was overjoyed to hear that his ship was home.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

And when Ricardo returned to Peru with a personalized wheel chair, Delesca was overjoyed.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2019 Collection

I'll feel overjoyed, almost to the point of waving my arms and stamping my feet.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

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