ecstatic

adjective

ek-ˈsta-tik How to pronounce ecstatic (audio)
Definition of ecstaticnext
as in giddy
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion a football player who was ecstatic upon receiving a full athletic scholarship to the college of his choice

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Recent Examples of ecstatic Not having a backyard was never the point The backyard guilt comes mostly from social media — TikTok videos of dogs experiencing grass for the first time, running in ecstatic circles. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026 After running his ticket through an online checker, and Michele calling the lottery operator to confirm their luck, the couple was ecstatic. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 In fact, reports suggest that the pop titan, known for her intricate lyricism, made a speech for the ecstatic newlyweds during their big day. — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Traffic ground to a halt along the Corniche Boulevard, one of the city’s main avenues, where ecstatic Atlas Lions supporters danced, set off fireworks and waved flares. — Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ecstatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
  1. giddy
  2. excited
  3. enthusiastic
  4. thrilled
  5. elated
  6. euphoric
  7. rapturous
  8. delighted
Adjective
  • On the flip side, those teams will also be giddy to see Green Bay without Parsons.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Deep breaths of cool marine air kept that giddy feeling going.
    — Nancy Glowinski, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of giddy
Adjective
  • This is because patients are increasingly excited to use wearables and other devices to gather more information and metrics regarding their own health.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Leaders must cultivate a learning culture, addressing concerns and leveraging enthusiastic early adopters to introduce visible, low-risk AI applications.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • As for the wisdom of shepherding the Sun out of Connecticut, the traditionally enthusiastic market for women’s basketball, to Houston, where a championship franchise failed to take hold in the league’s early days, well, time will tell.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Most of us are not too thrilled about moths and blame them for being a nighttime nuisance and their caterpillars eating our clothes.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
  • Knowing the ink is dry on the contract and things are locked in, Coby White couldn’t be more thrilled.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • Gillian Anderson is elated that she’s been immortalized in minifigure form for the new LEGO X-Files set.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Either way, the team is elated to have the 39-year-old five-time All-Star and 2013 NL MVP, hyphens and all.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of elated
Adjective
  • However, exhibitors are positively euphoric about the prospect of two massively popular movies to propel the typically slow month of August.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • The animus of a euphoric if sometimes unhealthy relationship to art and work helps explain the breakneck pace of Charli’s output since 2024’s Brat punted the longtime pop star into international celebrity status.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of euphoric
Adjective
  • This week’s rapturous After Dark selection also reminded me of something hopeful a dear friend said recently.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • Or Ada, the focus of Desacroux’s ardor and obsession after a rapturous night five years prior?
    — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of rapturous
Adjective
  • As much as the couples appreciate the celebrities’ gestures, the stars often seem just as delighted to be included.
    — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • The audience was delighted to be coaxed, delighted to hear from Goldberg herself.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Definition of delighted

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