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
  • Faria offers that audience compassion while drawing giddy irony from what his most out-of-touch characters still think happens in Hollywood.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 July 2026
  • But at the end of this bizarre game in Miami, this silly 6-4 thriller, this giddy attacking exhibition of some of the world’s best players, and some of the world’s worst defending, England were on the winning side.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of giddy
Adjective
  • Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • An excited crowd cheered and waved homemade signs supporting Pancake.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Her voice was earnest and corporate, a mom enthusiastic about YouTube creators and new product features.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • So even then, one extreme was mildly favorable, the other wildly enthusiastic.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 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
  • 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
  • At the age of 30, Rum was elated to vote for the first time during the March 17 primary election.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of elated
Adjective
  • 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
  • Kin Euphorics from Bella Hadid focuses on mood Kin Euphorics, co-founded by Bella Hadid, uses functional ingredients to create what founder Jen Batchelor calls a euphoric effect.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 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
  • The world came to us, and many of us delighted in being good hosts.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • The gosiwon residents were delighted to supplement their rations with Bo’s regular food bonuses.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of delighted

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