overjoy

[oh-ver-joi]

verb (used with object)

1. 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

/ ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪ /

verb

1. (tr) to give great delight to

Other Word Forms

• overjoyed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of overjoy¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; over-, joy

Example Sentences

She paid tribute to the "truly brave" volunteers who took part in the trial, saying she was "overjoyed for the patients and families".

From BBC

“They feel overjoyed that their son has touched so many people.”

From Los Angeles Times

"He was overjoyed when he won but we had to keep it secret - he beat The Chaser by a second with his fellow competitor."

From BBC

Pawol looked overjoyed as she was welcomed to the pitch in Atlanta, Georgia, by cheers and a standing ovation.

From BBC

Ms Spirovski, who has been an Archibald Prize finalist several times, said she was "overjoyed" that the public selected her work for the People's Choice.

From BBC