Ecstatic Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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ecstatic

[ษ›kหˆstรฆtษชk ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement

Synonyms

delighted, elated, joyful, overjoyed, thrilled.

Examples of usage

  • I was ecstatic when I found out I got the job!
  • She was ecstatic about winning the award.
  • The audience was ecstatic after the amazing performance.
Context #2 | Noun

emotion

a state of overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement

Synonyms

bliss, euphoria, exhilaration, rapture.

Examples of usage

  • She was in a state of ecstatic after receiving the good news.
  • Their faces lit up with ecstatic when they saw the surprise.
  • The team celebrated with pure ecstatic at their victory.

Translations

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Origin of 'ecstatic'

The word 'ecstatic' originated from the Greek word 'ekstatikos', meaning 'causing to stand outside oneself, rapturous'. It entered English in the early 17th century with the sense of being in a trance-like state of joy. Over time, it has evolved to convey intense happiness and excitement.


See also: ecstasy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,919, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.