adjective
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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I knew my mother would be overjoyed when she heard the news.
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My parents were overjoyed to see my brother again.
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Naturally I was overjoyed when I was offered the part in the play.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Far from being overjoyed at the apparent climbdown protesters believe it's a plot to throw them off their guard.
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I mounted the steps and shook hands with Biondo and told him how overjoyed I was to see him again.
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She was overjoyed to hear that their plan was working.
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Thacker was not overjoyed to see them, but he played along, switching on the charm.
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The very idea is preposterous and I was overjoyed to see that you believed me.
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The young lord was overjoyed to see what a beautiful wife his friends had found for him.