overjoyed  /ˌoʊ vər ˈdʒɔ ɪd/ ? Meaning of "overjoyed"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) extremely joyful

Usage(s):

  1. New Yorkers were so overjoyed by the return of the parade in 1945 that over 2 million people turned out for the event.
  2. You'd think that environmental groups would be overjoyed.
  3. But it shouldn't be too overjoyed.

Quotes

  1. In an email to friends, Robinson said that he is "humbled and overjoyed at this invitation, and it will be my great honor to be there representing the Episcopal Church, the people of New Hampshire, and all of us in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and...
    on Jan 12, 2009 By: V Gene Robinson Source: Catholic News Agency

  2. "I am overjoyed," said Smith, the career sacks leader who spent most of his career with the Bills.
    on Jan 31, 2009 By: Bruce Smith Source: ABC News

  3. "This is a tremendous honor. Our family is overjoyed," said Ethel Kennedy. "I love that the city he knew and cared about returns his devotion. Our family is enormously grateful for this glorious celebration of his life."
    on Jan 9, 2008 By: Ethel Kennedy Source: Huffington Post (blog)

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