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Meaning of ecstatic
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement
Etymology of ecstatic
The word "ecstatic" has its roots in the Greek word "ekstasis," meaning "a displacement" or "a removal from a normal state,"
it entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used to describe a state of being outside oneself,
over time, its meaning evolved to include feelings of intense happiness or excitement
Synonyms
thrilled
delighted
overjoyed
elated
euphoric
enchanted
captivated
spellbound
mesmerized
entranced
exhilarated
radiant
beaming
gleeful
jubilant
rapturous
blissful
ecstatic
frenzied
frenetic
frantic
hysterical
manic
excited
enthusiastic
zealous
passionate
ardent
fervent
fanatical
wild
frantic
delirious
beside oneself
Definitions
- Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement,
- * extremely happy or excited,
- * feeling or expressing great joy or excitement, often in a way that is considered excessive or unreasonable
Usage Examples
- The crowd went ecstatic when the concert started,
- * she was ecstatic about the news of her engagement,
- * the team was ecstatic after winning the championship
Antonyms
unhappy
sad
depressed
gloomy
melancholy
miserable
despondent
dejected
disheartened
dispirited
downcast
dismal
glum
somber
sorrowful
mournful
lugubrious
morose
sullen
sulky
cranky
irritable
annoyed
displeased