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ecstatic
[ek-stat-ik]
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion.
an ecstatic frenzy;
ecstatic cheering for the winning team.
subject to or in a state of ecstasy; full of joy; rapturous.
They are absolutely ecstatic about their new baby.
noun
a person subject to fits of ecstasy.
The author, a known ecstatic, could write only in fits of rage or glee.
ecstatic
/ ɛˈæɪ /
adjective
in a trancelike state of great rapture or delight
showing or feeling great enthusiasm
ecstatic applause
noun
a person who has periods of intense trancelike joy
Other Word Forms
- ecstatically adverb
- nonecstatic adjective
- nonecstatically adverb
- unecstatic adjective
- unecstatically adverb
- ˈٲپ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of ecstatic1
Example Sentences
Viewers never got to see the future pope’s reaction to what happens next, but he must have been ecstatic as Jenks strikes out Everett in two more pitches for a 5-3 Chicago win.
Here repeated rhythms are overlayed by a large ensemble featuring all the festival performers in ecstatic elaborations.
"I am ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City," Reijnders said.
Ella said she was "truly ecstatic" and said the atmosphere would be "unforgettable".
Last year was the first year Matt got nominated, and we were ecstatic.
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