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overjoyed

/ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does overjoyed mean?

adjective

Feeling extremely happy or delighted; utterly delighted.

Example

"She was overjoyed when she heard the news of her acceptance into the university."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

joyjoyfuljoylessenjoy

What's another word for overjoyed?

delightedecstaticthrilledelatedexuberantjubilant

What's the opposite of overjoyed?

disappointedunhappymiserable

Rhymes with overjoyed

joyedemployeddestroyeddestroy