ECSTATIC Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

ecstatic

adjective

ek-ˈsta-tik

Definition of ecstatic

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 Director Florian Zeller instructed his cast, which included Patrick Schwarzenegger and Paul Dano, to individually step forward and receive applause during the ecstatic reception. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026 The film embodies its devotion to ecstatic truth being as valid as documentary truth with a full-bodied commitment. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 The result was an eruption of buoyant experimentation, blending the organic and electronic with ecstatic melodies and avant-garde textures. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026 Third, the powder and paint was relentless to the point of ecstatic madness—exactly as Jouvert is meant to be. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ecstatic

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Adjective

With the film set to go into production in fall 2027 in Alberta, Canada, and Switzerland, Meier is giddy about the prospect of painting on a broader canvas than ever before.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
The attendees were hip, all ages, and slightly giddy, ready to have whales blow their minds.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

A student who is excited about an experiment is still learning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Based on a straw poll of curators, collectors, and rival dealers at a spree of events last week, this is the show everyone’s most excited to see in Chelsea this fall.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Judge seemed thrilled to see Volpe play well, nudging him toward the dugout steps for a curtain call after his grand slam.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of thrilled

Adjective

Everyone seemed pretty elated for coming out of a festival that hadn’t toppled the patriarchy, but had proven again that, in 2026, women rule music in virtually every qualifiable way.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the kids were understandably less elated at the prospect of setting an alarm in the morning and having to pack school lunches every day.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of elated

Adjective

The cast and crew felt as euphoric as the characters executing the dance sequences, particularly the finale moment when Maya and Anjali take what should be a lighting SNAFU and use it to cement their friendship, forever.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Opening night at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, on June 1, 1972, was euphoric.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of euphoric

Adjective

The film most recently held its North American premiere at the Telluride Film Festival to a rapturous reception.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of rapturous

Adjective

Frakes also clocked how delighted Majel seemed to be to have, after a long stint supporting Gene away from the soundstage, a plumb acting opportunity.

— Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, starring Rooney and Kate Mara as preternaturally close twins, drew reactions that ranged from delighted appreciation to pure bewilderment.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

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