Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Overjoyed, elated, delighted: Describes a state of intense happiness, great pleasure, or profound gladness, typically as a reaction to specific good news or a positive event. It implies a stronger, more visible emotion than simple happiness.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cả gia đình mừng rỡ khi nghe tin cô ấy đã về nhà an toàn. (The whole family was overjoyed to hear she had returned home safely.)
  • Chúng tôi mừng rỡ chào đón năm mới. (We welcomed the new year with delight.)
  • Khuôn mặt anh ấy mừng rỡ khi nhận được quà. (His face was elated when he received the gift.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "mừng rỡ" is often used to describe a sudden, overflowing emotional reaction. It is common in written narratives and formal speech to convey deep, sincere joy.

Variants and Related Words

• Mừng (v/adj): to celebrate; happy, glad. A more general term for happiness or the act of congratulating.

  • Mọi người đến để mừng sinh nhật cô ấy. (People came to celebrate her birthday.)

• Hân hoan (adj): jubilant, rejoicing. Similar in intensity to "mừng rỡ" but can imply a more festive or communal joy.

  • Không khí hân hoan của ngày lễ. (The jubilant atmosphere of the holiday.)

Synonyms

• Delighted: Feeling great pleasure.
• Elated: Ecstatically happy.
• Overjoyed: Extremely happy.
• Thrilled: Very excited and pleased.

Related Idioms

• Mừng rơi nước mắt: To be so happy one cries tears of joy.

  • Bà mẹ mừng rơi nước mắt khi thấy con trai. (The mother cried tears of joy upon seeing her son.)

• Mừng như bắt được vàng: To be as happy as if one found gold (i.e., extremely and unexpectedly pleased).

  • Anh ấy mừng như bắt được vàng khi trúng vé số. (He was as happy as if he found gold when he won the lottery.)

1. Happy, pleased, glad