The pirates were overjoyed.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that the pirates were very happy when they found the treasure.

Choice of Words: Pirates are people who attack and rob ships at sea. Were is the past tense of the verb "to be". Overjoyed means extremely happy or delighted.

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Related Expressions

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• Pirates searched for buried treasure.
• Pirates searched for the treasure.
• The pirates sailed away.
• Pirates seek treasure.
• Pirates dig quickly.
• Pirates cheer loudly.
• Treasure belongs pirates.