overjoy

[oh-ver-joi] / ˌoʊ vərˈdʒɔɪ /

VERB

delight

Synonyms

STRONG

allure amuse attract charm cheer content divert enchant enrapture entertain exult fascinate gladden glory gratify groove jubilate please ravish rejoice satisfy score send slay thrill tickle wow

WEAK

arride be the ticket delectate freak out go over big hit the spot knock dead knock out pleasure tickle pink tickle to death turn on

Antonyms

STRONG

anger annoy be sad bore bring down depress disappoint discourage disenchant disgust dishearten displease dissuade disturb fail frustrate irritate offend refuse repel repulse tire turn off upset

Example Sentences

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What overjoys the Capitals is that Carlson, 25, is just entering the prime of his career.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2015

The acquisition binge, however, overjoys Wall Street, where it has helped drive stock prices to record highs.

From Time Magazine Archive