Ecstasy

/ˈɛk.stə.si/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

She was in ecstasy when she received the news of her promotion.

A state of being beyond reason and self-control.

The crowd was in a state of ecstasy as the band took the stage.

A state of intense pleasure or joy.

He felt a sense of ecstasy while dancing under the stars.

A drug, especially MDMA, that can induce feelings of euphoria.

The party was wild, with many people taking ecstasy to enhance their experience.

Derived from Latin 'ecstaticus', which comes from Greek 'ekstasis', meaning 'to stand outside oneself'.

ecstasy of distraction

A state of being completely absorbed in pleasure or something enjoyable.

in ecstasy

In a state of overwhelming joy or bliss.

pure ecstasy

An intense and uninterrupted state of happiness.

euphoric

A state of intense excitement and happiness.

rapture

A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, a psychoactive drug.

They went to the party looking to roll on ecstasy.

Being extremely happy or excited.

After winning the lottery, he was in ecstasy.