Meaning & Definition of word "Ecstatic"
Ecstatic
/ɪkˈstætɪk/
adjective:
- 1. overwhelmed with intense joy or delight; extremely happy.
- Example: She felt ecstatic when she received the news of her promotion.
- 2. in a state of ecstasy; experiencing or expressing overwhelming happiness.
- Example: The crowd was ecstatic when their team won the championship.
- 3. characterized by or expressing ecstasy.
- Example: His ecstatic expression made it clear how much he enjoyed the concert.
Etymology
●From the Greek 'ekstasis', meaning 'to stand out of oneself, to be beside oneself'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ecstatic dance:
A form of dance that encourages a spontaneous and joyous expression of emotions.
ecstatic reaction:
An immediate and intense response of joy or excitement.
Related Words
ecstasy:
An overwhelming feeling of great joy or bliss.
ecstaticness:
The state of being ecstatic.
Slang Meanings of ecstatic
Meaning: Super happy
● Example Sentence: I was super happy to get front row tickets to the concert!
Meaning: On cloud nine
● Example Sentence: After the surprise party, she was on cloud nine.