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o·ver·joy
(ō′vər-joi′)tr.v. o·ver·joyed, o·ver·joy·ing, o·ver·joys
To fill with joy; delight.
o′ver·joyed′ (-joid′) adj.
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overjoy
(ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪ)vb
(tr) to give great delight to
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o•ver•joy
(ˌoʊ vərˈdʒɔɪ)v.t.
to cause to feel great joy or delight; elate.
[1350–1400]
o`ver•joyed′, adj.
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overjoy
Past participle: overjoyed
Gerund: overjoying
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Verb | 1. | overjoy - cause to feel extremely joyful or happy; "the economic growth overjoyed the German industry" |
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