Definitions

overjoy

[oh-ver-joi] / ˌoʊ vərˈdʒɔɪ /

VERB

delight

Synonyms

STRONG

allure amuse attract charm cheer content divert enchant enrapture entertain exult fascinate gladden glory gratify groove jubilate please ravish rejoice satisfy score send slay thrill tickle wow

WEAK

arride be the ticket delectate freak out go over big hit the spot knock dead knock out pleasure tickle pink tickle to death turn on

Antonyms

STRONG

anger annoy be sad bore bring down depress disappoint discourage disenchant disgust dishearten displease dissuade disturb fail frustrate irritate offend refuse repel repulse tire turn off upset

Example Sentences

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They met Vicioso in the floral industry and were overjoyed to discover her workshop.

From Los Angeles Times

Julie is overjoyed to discover that Hedda and George may soon be having a baby and promises to check in on them daily.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are so overjoyed and so grateful for all the well wishes,” she said in her post.”

From Los Angeles Times

A mother interviewed by AFP near El Helicoide was overjoyed that her son, imprisoned inside, may soon be released under the law.

From Barron's

The 62-year-old local government officer was overjoyed to finally meet her fellow traitors four episodes in.

From BBC