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Definition of "overjoyed" []

  • Very happy (adjective)
  • Simple past tense and past participle of overjoy. (verb)

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Use "overjoyed" in a sentence
  • "The van Vuurens said in the statement that they were "overjoyed" that Angelina and Brad chose Naankuse as the foundation's partner in Namibia."
  • "Newly released from rehab, though, the unbowed Tierney has said he's "overjoyed" to be involved in the show, enthusing: "I'm meant to be Spider-Man.""
  • "Campaigners for McKinnon, who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder, said they were "overjoyed" and hoped Cameron's comments signalled a resolution to their eight-year campaign."