overjoyed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"We were astounded and overjoyed, actually," Haigwood said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
I’m overjoyed to share this day with people from my homeland.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
“Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother,” they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
At full-time they looked overjoyed at falling over the line.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The hunter was overjoyed when his wife gave birth to a strong boy.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
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