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 Judging by initial reaction to Ryan Poles’ trade for Jeffery Simmons, the vast majority of Bears fans were somewhere between ecstatic and quite satisfied. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Can Brancusi’s ecstatic and inexhaustible simplicity inspire sculptors to reinvent their medium again? — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 Roberts, who finished the game with 158 total yards and two touchdowns, was ecstatic to have his running mate suited up again. — Pj Green november 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026 Heading upward, these slides impart moments of ecstatic, unworldly levitation. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ecstatic

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Adjective

Episodes easily conveyed the filmmakers’ giddy excitement for the next big battle scene, the next big twist, and the next big moment in their Tolkien translation.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026
The film’s giddy opening moments fall into a tradition of New York movies that sweep us up, in a disorienting, intoxicating blur, into the city’s after-hours enclaves.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

Hargitay was excited to dive into such a strong storyline about the duo.

— Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Planning the River screening, the first time the work would play in New York in nearly a dozen years, Barney was excited that some of Bepler’s score would be performed by live musicians.

— Zachary Woolfe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

The tipster warned that a small number of enthusiastic residents tend to appear over and over in media coverage, skewing public perceptions.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
The pontiff and singer wore enthusiastic grins in a snapshot taken during an audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

Adjective

The Tampa Bay Rays have to feel thrilled to get the monkey off their back last night.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The payoff to that trick leaves Kumail and Gianmarco screaming, first in thrilled disbelief at what Jake pulls off, then in frustration at Maria’s vote.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrilled

Adjective

But there was so much the offense did well that both men had to be elated about the offense’s potential, too.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of elated

Adjective

Walking out the doors to cheering crowds celebrating the victory was euphoric, but leaving meant going back to a world that didn’t quite understand them.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
All good things must come to an end, and Bryce Young’s euphoric start to his fourth season certainly did on Sunday.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of euphoric

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