overjoyed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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,” he added, also thanking the military doctors and staff at Walter Reed Medical Center for their care.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 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
His wife Damu Sherpa said her family was overjoyed.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
When Dufarge, who was still shielding his eyes against the sight of the Laughing Man’s face, heard a queer exhalation of agony from the direction of the target, he was overjoyed.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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