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. 52026

An overjoyed Italian team took bronze after Matteo Rizzo gave the skate of his lifecarried by the home crowd.

From Barron's • Feb. 82026

Although Lopez was overjoyed to find Sparky alivehe was horrified at his pup’s condition.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 182025

“We are pretty overjoyed about it,” said Steph Challisa high-school teacher in rural Victoria who has two childrenages 6 and 8.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 102025

I beganhesitantwhile she was trying on a pair of pink strappy heels — she was overjoyed to have a date tall enough that she could wear high heels at all.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer