adj B1 Intermediate

overjoyed

oh-vuh-JOYD

Overjoyed (adj) means Extremely happy or delighted. Example: “She was overjoyed when she heard she'd got the job.”

adj

Extremely happy or delighted.

"She was overjoyed when she heard she'd got the job."

"Grandad was overjoyed to see all his grandchildren at once."

How to use overjoyed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeyond just happy — thrilled, delighted, over the moon.

Easily confused with

overwrought →

Common pairings

overjoyed to hear overjoyed at the news

more overjoyed comparative, most overjoyed superlative

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What does “overjoyed” mean?

The word “overjoyed” means extremely happy or delighted. In plain terms, beyond just happy — thrilled, delighted, over the moon.

How do you pronounce “overjoyed”?

“Overjoyed” is pronounced oh-vuh-JOYD (/ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “overjoyed” in a sentence?

Here is “overjoyed” used in a sentence: “She was overjoyed when she heard she'd got the job.”

What part of speech is “overjoyed”?

“Overjoyed” is an adjective.

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