Overjoying: meaning, definitions and examples
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overjoying
[ ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪɪŋ ]
emotional response
To overjoy means to fill someone with overwhelming happiness or joy. It indicates an excessive amount of joy that surpasses the normal feelings of happiness.
Synonyms
delight, elate, exhilarate, thrill.
Examples of usage
- The news of her promotion completely overjoyed him.
- She was overjoyed at the arrival of her long-lost sister.
- They were overjoyed by the support from their friends.
- Winning the lottery overjoyed them beyond measure.
Translations
Translations of the word "overjoying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extasiar
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक खुशी
🇩🇪 überfreuen
🇮🇩 sangat senang
🇺🇦 переповнений радості
🇵🇱 przepełniony radością
🇯🇵 喜びに満ちた
🇫🇷 ravir
🇪🇸 alegrar
🇹🇷 çok mutlu olmak
🇰🇷 기쁘게 하다
🇸🇦 مفرح
🇨🇿 nadšený
🇸🇰 preplnený radosťou
🇨🇳 非常高兴
🇸🇮 navdušen
🇮🇸 ofurmæður
🇰🇿 қуанышқа толы
🇬🇪 მოხარული
🇦🇿 çox sevincli
🇲🇽 muy feliz
Etymology
The word 'overjoy' is derived from the prefix 'over-', which means 'excessive' or 'beyond' something, combined with the word 'joy', which comes from the Old French 'joie' and Latin 'gaudia', meaning happiness or delight. The use of 'overjoy' began to appear in English literature in the 18th century, reflecting a growing interest in expressing emotions in a more nuanced manner. The concept of experiencing intense happiness has culturally significant roots, as various societies have endeavored to articulate the profound feelings associated with joy over the years. The evolution of the term illustrates how language adapts to capture the intensity of human emotions.