overjoyed

Example Sentences

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Ms McCullough told the court that McCullagh was "overjoyed and so excited" about having a baby.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

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 • Feb. 25, 2026

Mohammed Khalil, a 50-year-old driver told AFP that he was overjoyed by the arrival of Syrian government forces.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 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

Virgil was so overjoyed at the stillness of his usually bustling house that he didn’t even glance at the kitchen table as he opened the refrigerator.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly