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
That youthful energy was apparent Tuesday evening, as both cautiously optimistic canvassers and ecstatic supporters lined the streets of central Brooklyn, creating a party-like atmosphere that spread from poll sites into the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 21 June 2025
Here's our review, including review and reactions from others who were equally as ecstatic about the Snack Wrap's return.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Both are also Black art forms that require incredible discipline and a lifetime of study but which, when performed at their highest levels, encourage a freedom of expression that can take the audience into an ecstatic state.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 21 June 2025
Here's our review, including review and reactions from others who were equally as ecstatic about the Snack Wrap's return.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Both are also Black art forms that require incredible discipline and a lifetime of study but which, when performed at their highest levels, encourage a freedom of expression that can take the audience into an ecstatic state.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
Adjective
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The girls are giddy; excited about their adventure.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The East German guards, many still in uniform but without their lethal machine guns, seemed amused, almost giddy.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While brands are mostly irrelevant at Low Timers, there are a few heritage names in workwear that get collectors excited.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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During the quarter-mile hike, one of the young participants was excited to find a salamander underneath a log.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Jeremiah is not enthusiastic about his summer internship with his dad’s company, and the last thing his dad wants to talk about is the wedding.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Diamandis was enthusiastic about the injection, but hardly impartial; the treatment was about to be trialled on two hundred Fountain Life patients, including him.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fans of Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach will be thrilled to know that its owners, Northern California Golf Association, have opened a sister golf course in Livermore, California.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The official Marquesas car winner was considerably less thrilled when the entire cast was also presented with Saturn Vues by Rosie O’Donnell at the live reunion in Central Park.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, Elissa, who turns 5 this month, is elated to start kindergarten.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Simply getting a condition applied to the pick was a win for the Giants, who were elated to get anything for Waller.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The trio first previewed the euphoric dance-pop sound of the record in an intro video released on July 23 that highlights XngHan’s knack for airy falsetto notes.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In 2024 the brand’s revenues declined 16 percent to 74 million euros, a drop that Piacentini attributed to luxury’s retail slowdown, stagnation of some markets, including China, and overstock across the supply chain from the previous euphoric years.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The machine was actually suggested to him by his primary care physician, both of whom are delighted with its smart design and solid construction.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That was the man who walked out smiling, a little overwhelmed but entirely calm, into the late afternoon Roman sunshine, to the roars of a stunned and exhilarated crowd.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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The Foreman fight sealed his vindication with an exhilarated reception throughout the world.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Ecstatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstatic. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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