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 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 Perhaps the Ebelians practiced some kind of ecstatic spirituality. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Everyone seemed ecstatic, optimistic, and, somehow, indifferent to the outcome. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 13 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

This offseason, that group added a second-round pick to the group in Max Klare and got excited about a Year-2 breakout for Terrance Ferguson.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
In the kitchen, Shannon cries because Vicki, who was so excited about this trip, has basically gone nonverbal.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 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

But expectations got too euphoric, and shares gave it all back amid margin pressure, delayed wireless projects and softer near-term expectations.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
After spending a day encouraging the students, Schwarzenegger returned to his hotel feeling strangely euphoric.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 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

The Athletic reported at the time that the Brazilian wanted to stay and that, according to people close to Mourinho, the coach was delighted with his efforts in training.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Bangel fans will be delighted to know both Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz are presenting as well.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

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