Ecstasy: meaning, definitions and examples

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ecstasy

[ ˈɛkstəsi ]

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feeling

Ecstasy is a feeling of overwhelming happiness or joy.

Synonyms

bliss, euphoria, rapture

Examples of usage

I was in ecstasy when I found out I got the job.
She danced with ecstasy when she heard the good news.

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drug

Ecstasy is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. It is often used recreationally.

Synonyms

MDMA, XTC, molly

Examples of usage

He took ecstasy at the party and had a wild night.
She was caught with ecstasy in her possession.

Translations

Translations of the word "ecstasy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 êxtase

🇮🇳 परमानंद

🇩🇪 Ekstase

🇮🇩 ekstasi

🇺🇦 екстаз

🇵🇱 ekstaza

🇯🇵 エクスタシー

🇫🇷 extase

🇪🇸 éxtasis

🇹🇷 coşku

🇰🇷 황홀경

🇸🇦 نشوة

🇨🇿 extáze

🇸🇰 extáza

🇨🇳 狂喜

🇸🇮 ekstaza

🇮🇸 alsæla

🇰🇿 эстаз

🇬🇪 ექსტაზი

🇦🇿 ekstaz

🇲🇽 éxtasis

Word origin

The word 'ecstasy' originated from the Greek word 'ekstasis', meaning 'standing outside oneself'. It was originally used in a religious context to describe a trance-like state of spiritual exaltation. Over time, the meaning evolved to include intense joy or pleasure. In the modern context, 'ecstasy' is commonly associated with both the emotional state and the drug.