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overjoyed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌoʊvɝˈdʒɔɪd// UK //ˌəʊvədʒˈɔɪd// over·joyed Archaic

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.


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.

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