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overjoyed

British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd /

adjective

  1. delighted; excessively happy

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Ms McCullough told the court that McCullagh was "overjoyed and so excited" about having a baby.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

An overjoyed Italian team took bronze after Matteo Rizzo gave the skate of his life, carried by the home crowd.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

A mother interviewed by AFP near El Helicoide was overjoyed that her son, imprisoned inside, may soon be released under the law.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Although Lopez was overjoyed to find Sparky alive, he was horrified at his pup’s condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

But, for the classmates who had nominated me, I had to look overjoyed.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

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