OVER THE MOON Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

over the moon

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Definition of over the moon

as in ecstatic

experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion She was completely over the moon after receiving the acceptance letter.

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Recent Examples of over the moon As night falls, Kenny and Christina are over the moon about their trip. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 The Yankees would be over the moon to get that again this September. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The MoonPie might be closer to pocket-size, but its soft and chewy texture and s’mores-like flavor will send you over the moon. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Judging by his expression alone, Maluma is over the moon with his new collaboration with Beyoncé. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for over the moon

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over the moon

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“Over the moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20the%20moon. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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