ECSTASIES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

ecstasies

noun

plural of ecstasy

as in joys

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar

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Recent Examples of ecstasies But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football. — Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026

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Noun

By the end of my rave journey, I was comforted by the knowledge that there is a space for people—newcomers, veteran partygoers like Estephani—to discover the joys of dancing among like-minded attendees.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
In England, one of the great joys of the World Cup—right up there with filling in sticker books, reviving old pop songs, and watching Germany lose—is the tournament wall chart.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Definition of joys

Noun

Below, Offerman looks back at some of his best memories from his career so far, his guilty viewing pleasures and some best advice.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Finding remarkable people and places for our clients has been one of the great pleasures of being a travel advisor.

— Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of pleasures

Noun

Just four minutes later, Baggio doubled the Italians’ lead with a swift half-volley, sending the capacity crowd inside of New Jersey’s Giants Stadium into raptures.

— Shaun Goodwin June 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 June 2026
Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.

— Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of raptures

Noun

Mornings begin with a gentle workout followed by workshops on topics like breath work and meditation, while afternoons are busy with winery tours, cooking classes, horseback riding, and other cultural delights.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
In another especially science-fictiony case, ticks’ very saliva can spark a severe allergy to such delights as ice cream and hamburgers.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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