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US/ˌoʊ.vərˈdʒɔɪd/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely happy about something
In context
She was overjoyed when she heard that she had passed the exam.
My parents were overjoyed to see us again after three years.
The fans were overjoyed at the team's first win in ten years.
Words that go with overjoyed
adjective + preposition
- overjoyed atHe was overjoyed at the news of the baby.
- overjoyed byThe teachers were overjoyed by the students' results.
- overjoyed withShe was overjoyed with her new apartment.
- overjoyed to seeWe were overjoyed to see her walking again.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely overjoyedThey were absolutely overjoyed when the baby arrived.
- truly overjoyedI am truly overjoyed to be part of the team.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was overjoyed for the news.Correct: I was overjoyed at the news.