Word
overjoyed
Phoneticsover·joyed
US/ˌoʊvɝˈdʒɔɪd/
UK/ˌəʊvədʒˈɔɪd/
Definition
v. to feel an extremely strong feeling of happiness or excitement. You use this when you are so happy that you cannot control your feelings.
v. to experience an overwhelming sense of happiness or extreme pleasure. Often used to describe a sudden emotional reaction to good news.
Examples
“She was overjoyed when she heard the good news.”
“The entire team was overjoyed to learn that their proposal had been accepted by the board.”
“The villagers were overjoyed to see the long-lost heir return after decades of silence, their celebration echoing through the narrow streets for hours.”
Examples
simple
“She was overjoyed when she heard the good news.”
contextual
“The entire team was overjoyed to learn that their proposal had been accepted by the board.”
complex
“The villagers were overjoyed to see the long-lost heir return after decades of silence, their celebration echoing through the narrow streets for hours.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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