as in delighted
filled with great joy
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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Recent Examples of overjoyed
Even with his sterling career and collection of awards, Manoj Bajpayee was still overjoyed after clinching a Special Mention at India‘s 70th National Film Awards for his role in family drama Gulmohar.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024
Although overjoyed to see them, Hunnell says his wife did have some words for him.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
While the award ultimately went to The Daily Show, Stephen — who starred on the show from 1997 until 2005 — appeared overjoyed by the announcement at the event, standing up and pulling host Jon Stewart into a hug.
—EW.com, 16 Sep. 2024
Rebel Wilson is overjoyed to premiere her musical directorial debut The Deb at the Toronto International Film Festival despite an ongoing legal battle with three of its producers.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2024
Although overjoyed to see them, Hunnell says his wife did have some words for him.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
While the award ultimately went to The Daily Show, Stephen — who starred on the show from 1997 until 2005 — appeared overjoyed by the announcement at the event, standing up and pulling host Jon Stewart into a hug.
—EW.com, 16 Sep. 2024
Rebel Wilson is overjoyed to premiere her musical directorial debut The Deb at the Toronto International Film Festival despite an ongoing legal battle with three of its producers.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overjoyed
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Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Anything as long as Sad Obsessive Shut-In Number One is happy!Lindy Segal, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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This was a stroke of marketing genius, and plenty of producers were happy to oblige.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Wilcox is thrilled, but would like to see more touchdowns come from red-zone opportunities.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Graber, who had published a review of laboratory analogues for neutron stars (opens a new tab) several years earlier, was thrilled to come across the paper.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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In Thursday’s latest Rasmussen Reports survey shared with Secrets, the president-elect’s MAGA base is ecstatic with his choices and believes that the Senate will bow to Trump’s wishes.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024
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While many fans will be ecstatic the rock band has returned with a new album and tour, others will shun them eternally, viewing this version as an affront to the memory of singer Chester Bennington, who died in 2017.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Overjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overjoyed. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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