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overjoy

[ oh-ver-joi ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to feel great joy or delight; elate:

    It overjoys me to hear of your good fortune. I was overjoyed at her safe arrival.



overjoy

/ ˌəʊəˈɔɪ /

verb

  1. tr to give great delight to
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of overjoy1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; over-, joy
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The zoo said this week it was "overjoyed" at the arrival of four hatchlings from Abrazzo and Mommy, a pair Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises.

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Executive producer Juanra Gonzalo tells me they are overjoyed by the "completely unexpected" global reaction, and he believes the show's appeal lies in its relatability.

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Montenegro, who lost the Oscar to Gwyneth Paltrow in “Shakespeare in Love,” is overjoyed to see her daughter repeat her improbable feat being nominated all these years later.

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Speaking to BBC News NI, Mr McMullan said he was overjoyed that his rendition of the 'Limerick Lament' was used for the advert.

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Mr Midgely said one of his biggest achievements was reading his 40-year-old copy of Speedway Star and he was overjoyed recently to finally read a column about former Halifax speedway rider Kenny Carter.

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