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overjoyed

/ ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd /

adjective

1. delighted; excessively happy

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Example Sentences

The Chiefs narrowly avoided a home loss to Denver and can’t be overjoyed about their play.

Leaders of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon said they are overjoyed about the arrival of the salmon.

When its law went into effect in July 2022, Gov. Brian Kemp said he was “overjoyed” and believed the state had found an approach that would keep women “safe, healthy and informed.”

“I freaked out and was completely obviously overjoyed that would be happening,” she recalls.

The recent scandal was not referenced on stage, but its hosts were clearly overjoyed to win.