Overjoy: meaning, definitions and examples
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overjoy
[ ˌoʊ.vɚˈdʒɔɪ ]
emotional reaction
To overjoy means to cause someone to experience extreme happiness or joy. This term is often used when someone's feelings of elation exceed what might be considered normal joy. Events that can overjoy someone might include receiving exciting news, achieving a long-held goal, or celebrating a significant life event. The feeling is often overwhelming and infectious, spreading happiness to those around.
Synonyms
delighted, ecstatic, elated, exuberant, thrilled
Examples of usage
- She was overjoyed at the news of her promotion.
- The children were overjoyed when they saw the surprise party.
- He felt overjoyed after winning the championship.
- They were overjoyed by the arrival of their first grandchild.
Translations
Translations of the word "overjoy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extasiado
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक खुशी
🇩🇪 überglücklich
🇮🇩 sangat senang
🇺🇦 переповнений радістю
🇵🇱 przepełniony radością
🇯🇵 大喜び
🇫🇷 extrêmement heureux
🇪🇸 extremadamente feliz
🇹🇷 aşırı mutlu
🇰🇷 너무 행복한
🇸🇦 مبتهج للغاية
🇨🇿 přesvědčený radostí
🇸🇰 nielen šťastný
🇨🇳 欣喜若狂
🇸🇮 presežen srečen
🇮🇸 ofurðu glaður
🇰🇿 өте бақытты
🇬🇪 ძალიან ბედნიერი
🇦🇿 çox sevincli
🇲🇽 extremadamente feliz
Etymology
The word 'overjoy' is a compound of the prefix 'over-', which means 'excessive' or 'beyond', and the word 'joy', derived from the Old French term 'joie', which itself traces back to the Latin 'gaudia', meaning 'joy'. The term 'joy' in English has been used since the 13th century, and it encompasses emotions of great happiness and delight. The prefix 'over-' indicates that the feeling of joy extends beyond ordinary limits. The combination of these elements resulted in the modern usage of the word 'overjoy', emerging in English literature around the 18th century. This word captures the essence of joy that exceeds typical feelings, contrasting with the baseline of happiness by indicating a heightened state of elation.