overjoy

overjoy
overjoyed, adj.
/oh'veuhr joy"/, v.t.
to cause to feel great joy or delight; elate: It overjoys me to hear of your good fortune. I was overjoyed at her safe arrival.
[1350-1400; ME; see OVER-, JOY]

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