ecstatic

adjective

ek-ˈsta-tik How to pronounce ecstatic (audio)
Definition of ecstaticnext
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 After running his ticket through an online checker, and Michele calling the lottery operator to confirm their luck, the couple was ecstatic. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 In fact, reports suggest that the pop titan, known for her intricate lyricism, made a speech for the ecstatic newlyweds during their big day. — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Traffic ground to a halt along the Corniche Boulevard, one of the city’s main avenues, where ecstatic Atlas Lions supporters danced, set off fireworks and waved flares. — Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 Many of the fans were ecstatic to see their home team come to their town. — Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ecstatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
  1. giddy
  2. excited
  3. enthusiastic
  4. thrilled
  5. elated
  6. euphoric
  7. rapturous
  8. delighted
Adjective
  • Take the Midnight Rave at House of Yes, where attendees are giddy to support the promoters, Kseniya Sovenko and Mary Wolff, better known on social media as NYC Rave Girls.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of giddy
Adjective
  • Nguyen was excited to enjoy a warm summer outdoors before the smoke left her hesitant to step outside for her routine runs to the National Mall and daily walks with her dog.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • McKeon was excited to explore her chemistry with executive producer Gina Wendkos, who worked on the show alongside Tom Palmer, Jonathan Axelrod, James Widdoes and Amy Sherman-Palladino.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • None of these kids sits at the top of the Australian rankings, but behind them is a team of enthusiastic parents who formed a non-profit – Red Dirt Australian Rodeo – to raise money for the trip.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Knowing the ink is dry on the contract and things are locked in, Coby White couldn’t be more thrilled.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • The Big 12 is thrilled that Tech has become a nationally relevant program.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • Either way, the team is elated to have the 39-year-old five-time All-Star and 2013 NL MVP, hyphens and all.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • At the age of 30, Rum was elated to vote for the first time during the March 17 primary election.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of elated
Adjective
  • On a team that often struggled with moodiness last season, Connelly and Finch believe Ball’s euphoric style of play and sunny disposition will be a welcome addition.
    — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • This sensation was often euphoric, and sometimes overwhelming.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of euphoric
Adjective
  • Or Ada, the focus of Desacroux’s ardor and obsession after a rapturous night five years prior?
    — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Five hundred fans broke into rapturous applause.
    — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Definition of rapturous
Adjective
  • So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Definition of delighted

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