# overjoyed

/ˌoʊvɝˈdʒɔɪd/ (US) · /ˌəʊvədʒˈɔɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/overjoyed
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to feel an extremely strong feeling of happiness or excitement. You use this when you are so happy that you cannot control your feelings.

For teachers: 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.

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