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
While Powell’s remarks signaled concerns about a slowing labor market, investors and traders have been ecstatic about the potential for lower borrowing costs.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Most of these are held in a tent, from which loud, ecstatic moans can be heard for seemingly miles around.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Her pin-drop verses drew the crowd forward (one table up front must might as well have been the Official Emily King Fan Club; these people were ecstatic), and by the end, ringing choruses filled the room without ever getting harsh.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Aside from feeling ecstatic upon the recovery of the bracelet, Feijoo told WTSP that the group proceeded to have fun fishing.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Most of these are held in a tent, from which loud, ecstatic moans can be heard for seemingly miles around.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
Her pin-drop verses drew the crowd forward (one table up front must might as well have been the Official Emily King Fan Club; these people were ecstatic), and by the end, ringing choruses filled the room without ever getting harsh.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Aside from feeling ecstatic upon the recovery of the bracelet, Feijoo told WTSP that the group proceeded to have fun fishing.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
Adjective
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Today's talkers Travis Kelce is giddy.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The result is a sturdy uptrend, full valuations, hopeful but not overly giddy investor sentiment and solid credit conditions.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, the service lost subscribers last quarter—a show people are excited about could lure back some whose bundles expired.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like her popular work with Timberland, which includes glossy, patent leather versions of the brand’s boots and a 14-inch heel, Carter’s Nike debut wasn’t afraid to take chances, which has us even more excited for what’s to come next from the collaboration.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Educators and parents are increasingly enthusiastic that matching learning styles to students will reap academic rewards.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kaavia looked thrilled to be starting school, grinning in one pic while sitting at her desk and holding hands with a pal in another shot.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Of course, the hope is that Henry’s head will not be on a pike, considering Lord Grant isn’t too thrilled that Henry didn’t raise the rent.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Kairi Sane was elated for Asuka.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Ashton Brook community is elated that Danny has disappeared.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the outperformance has been fleeting with many down significantly from their euphoric highs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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This one, though, was euphoric from first ball to last.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Voice of Hind Rajab, a Gaza drama from filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, receives a rapturous reception here after its world premiere here at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a 21-minute standing ovation, the longest at the 82nd festival.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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At Tuesday afternoon’s press conference, Bigelow was greeted with rapturous applause, much to her delight.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maria Angeles is delighted when Clara turns up for a rare visit.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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A couple renovating a 130-year-old home was delighted to discover a music box in the attic, although numerous commenters—drawing from various horror movies—joked that the couple was about to have bigger problems.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ecstatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstatic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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