Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

over-the-moon

idiom
/ˈoʊvər ðə muːn/
Definition
Extremely happy or delighted.
Examples
  • She was over-the-moon when she found out she got the job.
  • He was over-the-moon after his team won the championship.
  • They were over-the-moon about their new house.
Meaning
The phrase ‘over-the-moon’ is often used to express a state of great joy or happiness, typically in response to something positive that has occurred.
Synonyms
  • elated
  • thrilled
  • overjoyed
  • ecstatic
  • delighted