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Definition of Overjoy
1. Verb. Cause to feel extremely joyful or happy. "The economic growth overjoyed the German industry"
Definition of Overjoy
1. v. t. To make excessively joyful; to gratify extremely.
2. n. Excessive joy; transport.
Definition of Overjoy
1. Verb. To give great joy, delight or pleasure ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overjoy
1. to fill with great joy [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overjoy
Literary usage of Overjoy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Diary and Correspondence of Samuel Pepys by Samuel Pepys, Richard Griffin Braybrooke, John Smith (1867)
"... Lanyon, and Kab- sey ; and by their promise I do thereby get 300/. per annum
to myself, which do overjoy me ; and the matter is left to me to draw up. ..."
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