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overjoyed

/ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
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• adjective

1

Extremely happy, delighted, or filled with great joy.

Example

"The parents were overjoyed to hear that their daughter had won a full scholarship to the university."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Overjoyed" is used almost exclusively as a predicate adjective following a linking verb (e.g., "She was overjoyed at the news") rather than directly before a noun.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed as the past participle of the verb "overjoy" (from "over-" meaning "excessively" + "joy", from Old French "joie").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overjoyed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overjoyed
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