overjoyed

Example Sentences

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An overjoyed Italian team took bronze after Matteo Rizzo gave the skate of his life, carried by the home crowd.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Astros manager Joe Espada was overjoyed, saying, "I'm super fired up. He's a competitor who is here to win. He has grit and toughness and I'm just excited to have him on board."

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Although Lopez was overjoyed to find Sparky alive, he was horrified at his pup’s condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

When I told Francis I was pregnant, he was overjoyed and wanted us to get married right away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Father would like to visit Mr. Voskuijl, Peter would go downtown, and as for me, I’d be so overjoyed I wouldn’t know where to begin.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank