Sentence examples for overcome by joy from inspiring English sources

I am overcome by joy and sadness.

It was introduced to the English language in the 1300s to describe the rush of emotions experienced when someone falls in love or is overcome by joy or sorrow.

And the scene of the Russian pairs skaters Maxim Trankov and Tatiana Volosozhar overcome by joy and relief after completing their gold-medal routine provided a moment of vintage Olympic weepiness.

But one's objections are overcome by the joy of seeing two marvellous performers doing a ritual mating-dance in a journalistic zoo.

My theme in that earlier story was how the pain of never seeing a friend again is only overcome by the joy of seeing one regain liberty.

Leicester's director of rugby, Richard Cockerill, held his head in his hands after the final whistle, overcome by relief rather than joy.

The gender difference supplies some sexual tension and tried-and-true humor, but the emphasis is on suffering and struggle transformed into joy, tribulations overcome by communal strength.

Any such obstacles were overcome by originality, flair and sheer film-making joy.

Then, on Tuesday, this was overcome by hope, humanity and even, at times, joy.

"Heather captured the hearts of the congregation when, overcome by the emotion of the occasion, she briefly faltered and wept tears of joy whilst making her vows".

While I am overcome by happiness, knowing what I know about the state of motherhood globally casts a shadow on my joy.