overjoy

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Excess of joy; extreme joy.


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Origin:
early 17th century; earliest use found in John Donne (1572–1631), poet and Church of England clergyman. From over- + joy


[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To fill with extreme joy; to transport with joy or gladness.


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in an earlier sense). From over- + joy




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