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overjoy
[ oh-ver-joi ]
verb (used with object)
- 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
- tr to give great delight to
Other 51Թ Forms
- v·Dz adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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.
Speaking to BBC News NI, Mr McMullan said he was overjoyed that his rendition of the 'Limerick Lament' was used for the advert.
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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