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ecstatic
/ɪkˈstætɪk/
extremely happy or excited
She was ecstatic when she received the news.
She felt extremely happy and excited upon hearing the news.
informal
Feeling or showing overwhelming happiness or excitement
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
The fans felt extreme joy and excitement after their team's victory.
He was ecstatic to finally meet his favorite author.
He was overwhelmed with happiness to meet his favorite author in person.
Often used to describe intense positive emotions, such as joy or excitement.
Collocations
ecstatic aboutextremely happy or excited about somethingecstatic overoverwhelmed with joy or excitement about something
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'ecstatic' to describe a very strong, positive emotional reaction, such as extreme happiness or excitement.
Gold Rule
Emotional Intensity
'Ecstatic' implies a higher level of happiness or excitement than words like 'happy' or 'pleased'.
Word Origin
From the Greek 'ekstatikos', meaning 'standing outside oneself', from 'ek' (out) + 'histanai' (to place). Originally referred to a state of trance or divine inspiration.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe intense, overwhelming happiness or excitement. Often used in informal contexts to express extreme positive emotions.
Word Breakdown
ec-
out
prefix-static
standing
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