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 Words From

• over·joyed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of overjoy¹

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

Example Sentences

The Chiefs narrowly avoided a home loss to Denver and can’t be overjoyed about their play.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaders of the Klamath Tribes in Oregon said they are overjoyed about the arrival of the salmon.

From Los Angeles Times

When its law went into effect in July 2022, Gov. Brian Kemp said he was “overjoyed” and believed the state had found an approach that would keep women “safe, healthy and informed.”

From Salon

“I freaked out and was completely obviously overjoyed that would be happening,” she recalls.

From Los Angeles Times

The recent scandal was not referenced on stage, but its hosts were clearly overjoyed to win.

From BBC