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
The very first thing Molly does after getting the diagnosis is find Nikki, her best friend, who brings her the ecstatic satisfaction of feeling truly known and accepted.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 June 2025
As a massive Tracy Ullman fan, Preston was ecstatic to play opposite the iconic comedy figure.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 6 June 2025
From December through April, there were ecstatic daily protests, demanding that Yoon be ousted.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Their live shows are electric—introspective and ecstatic all at once.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 28 May 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 June 2025
As a massive Tracy Ullman fan, Preston was ecstatic to play opposite the iconic comedy figure.
—Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 6 June 2025
From December through April, there were ecstatic daily protests, demanding that Yoon be ousted.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
Their live shows are electric—introspective and ecstatic all at once.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ecstatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
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This is for sure: Acuna makes just $17 million per year despite everything, and Braves officials are beyond giddy.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Pixar’s first feature is still the template for every great movie the studio has made since: earned emotions; ripping action sequences; dead-on insights into human nature; and lots of giddy, witty, silly laughs.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
19 June 2025
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His uncle is clearly excited and expecting big things from him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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From there, fans were excited about the existence of an unreleased song between the two Colombian stars, who confirmed their romantic relationship in 2023.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The clock is ticking down on Trump's 90-day pause on those tariffs — but institutional investors are actually growing more enthusiastic about emerging markets, according to Bank of America's most recent Fund Manager Survey.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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But that outlook changed dramatically under Chip Kelly, who was neither energetic nor enthusiastic about high school recruiting.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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With that said, there are a few things that didn’t leave me too thrilled.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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And Richardson, who will No. 11, is thrilled to be with Orlando.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Indiana Pacers fans are elated that Tyrese Haliburton plays for their team.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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In March, fans were elated to learn about the show’s Season 2 renewal.—
Scott Huver,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Projections of economic gains from major sporting events are typically optimistic, euphoric, chimerical or conjectural.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Huffing the chemicals causes a person to feel drunk, euphoric, hallucinogenic or lightheaded for a short high.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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But financial analysts on company earnings calls have been delighted.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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That was the man who walked out smiling, a little overwhelmed but entirely calm, into the late afternoon Roman sunshine, to the roars of a stunned and exhilarated crowd.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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The Foreman fight sealed his vindication with an exhilarated reception throughout the world.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Ecstatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstatic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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