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Meaning of overjoyed
feeling or expressing great pleasure or happiness
Etymology of overjoyed
The word "overjoyed" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "over" meant "exceeding" or "beyond" and "joy" came from Old French "joie", which is derived from Latin "gaudia", meaning "joy" or "delight"
Historically, the word has been used to describe extreme happiness or delight, often in response to a pleasant or desirable event
Synonyms
ecstatic
thrilled
delighted
elated
euphoric
excited
pleased
happy
cheerful
jubilant
radiant
beaming
enchanted
captivated
spellbound
mesmerized
exhilarated
thrilled
rapturous
blissful
over the moon
walking on air
on cloud nine
delighted
enchanted
charmed
bewitched
beguiled
entranced
fascinated
infatuated
smitten
captivated
spellbound
absorbed
engrossed
riveted
gripped
enthralled
electrified
galvanized
invigorated
revitalized
rejuvenated
refreshed
renewed
restored
thrilled
intoxicated
drunk
besotted
enamored
lovesick
lovestruck
smitten
infatuated
enamored
captivated
fascinated
absorbed
engrossed
Definitions
- feeling or expressing great pleasure or happiness, especially about something that has happened
- * extremely happy or delighted, especially because something good has happened
Usage Examples
- She was overjoyed when she heard the news that she had been accepted into her dream college
- * The crowd was overjoyed when their favorite team won the championship
- * He was overjoyed to see his family after being away for so long