over the moon

[oh-ver thuh moon] / ˈoʊ vər ðə ˈmun /

ADJECTIVE

overjoyed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delighted elated euphoric jubilant thrilled

STRONG

charmed ravished transported

WEAK

deliriously happy happy happy as a clam happy as a lark joyful on cloud nine only too happy rapturous tickled pink

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed sad sorrowful unhappy

WEAK

disappointed not happy upset

NOUN

cloud nine

Synonyms

WEAK

bliss blissfulness heaven paradise perfect contentment seventh heaven top of the world walking on air

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So when I got the opportunity to spin at Coachella, the country’s festival of all festivals, I was over the moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The treaty allows all nations to explore and use the moon “exclusively for peaceful purposes,” and bans any claims of sovereignty over the moon.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Zyw said Summer Fields then caught the eye of a collector and the charity was "over the moon" with the sale.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Carlisle-born winner Gareth Baty, who now lives in Greater Manchester, said he had been "cooking from the heart" and was "over the moon" with his victory.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Beyond them clouds sailed over the moon, fast and wild.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

over the moon

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