as in joy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
actors are typically in ecstasy upon winning an Oscar
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ecstasy
Gannon held up more evidence for jurors on day two of his testimony, including a bag with red high-heeled platform shoes and a pouch with ecstasy pills emblazoned with the Tesla symbol on one side.
—
Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 21 May 2025
In one notable moment, Diddy started laughing as James recounted taking ecstasy.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The New York Times reported last month that Musk used ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during his campaigning for Trump last year.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 6 June 2025
The publication also alleged that Musk used ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms, and was known to travel with a pill box that contained Adderall, the ADHD treatment drug, which can be a stimulant for some.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ecstasy
Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 21 May 2025
In one notable moment, Diddy started laughing as James recounted taking ecstasy.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2025
The New York Times reported last month that Musk used ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during his campaigning for Trump last year.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 6 June 2025
The publication also alleged that Musk used ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms, and was known to travel with a pill box that contained Adderall, the ADHD treatment drug, which can be a stimulant for some.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ecstasy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstasy
Noun
-
Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
-
Today, Juneteenth has become a global celebration embraced by the African diaspora as a powerful reminder of emancipation, resilience, and joy.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
-
As a dissident, Limonov didn’t find New York to be some immigrant heaven, but rather a cutthroat town where the Upper West Side socialites were as disaffected and atrophied as Politburo members.—
Ed Simon
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
-
While there will be emphasis on families and domestic lives, the dazzling configurations taking place in the heavens above could even mark a period where past-life connections return to bring potential radiance and good news.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
-
But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
-
Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
That would mean withdrawing from the notion that politicians could pick winning technologies and generate automaker euphoria and green anger.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
-
The Panthers ultimately achieved their goal, winning the decisive seventh game on home ice to unleash the euphoria of achieving that childhood dream.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
Noun
-
And so, this data led to changes in body design in 2022 that saw more than 30 percent more overtakes, much to the delight of F1 fans, no doubt.—
Marc Saltzman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
-
Well, consider that, unlike what’s happening in the world at large, the frights and delights inside Viola’s Room are actually fun.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Noun
-
The loves and the losses and the heartache, and then the elation.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
20 June 2025
-
The Irishman transitioned from frustration over a poor shot to elation over a hole-in-two.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
-
Thresholds is a co-production between Black Mountain Institute and Literary Hub * Nicholson Baker sits down with Jordan to discuss writing about the unsung pleasures and details of the world—things like the way your mother cuts up a banana, or the advertisements in your favorite magazine.—
Thresholds
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
-
Even exploring solo was a pleasure, despite the February weather.—
Sherri Eisenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
Noun
-
An autopsy found that Morin died of acute intoxication due to combined effects of fentanyl, chlordiazepoxide, and xylazine, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
-
Pillard is facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter, officials said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ecstasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstasy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share