overjoyed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /oʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling extremely happy or delighted.
Example
She was overjoyed when she received the good news.
Conversation
I just found out I got the job I applied for!
That's amazing! You must be overjoyed right now.
I really am! This is such a big opportunity for me.
You deserve it! Let’s celebrate your success soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
elated
joyful
ecstatic
Antonyms
sad
unhappy
discontent
verb
Definition
To be extremely happy or delighted about something.
Example
She was overjoyed when she received the good news.
Tense Forms
Past: overjoyed
Past Participle: overjoyed
Conversation
I can't believe we won the game last night!
I know, right? I was so overjoyed when the final whistle blew.
It was such a close match, I thought we might lose.
Root Explanation
Overjoyed → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "joyed" (from the root "joy" which comes from Old French *joie*, meaning happiness or delight). The word "overjoyed" means excessively happy or filled with joy.
Memory Tip
Think of feeling happiness ('joy') to an 'excessive' level ('over-') — that's what being overjoyed means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.