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 fans were ecstatic to see the Texas Rattlesnake, his roles during the weekend were notably non-physical.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Rumi appeared to be ecstatic to be onstage, as she could be seen grinning widely while waving at the crowd at several points during the show.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Suryavanshi’s teammates were ecstatic too, lifting their arms skyward, clapping with huge smiles while some high-fived in appreciation of the young batter.
—David Close, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
While fans are ecstatic to get new talent on their teams, some of those are expected to make an immediate impact in 2025.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Rumi appeared to be ecstatic to be onstage, as she could be seen grinning widely while waving at the crowd at several points during the show.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Suryavanshi’s teammates were ecstatic too, lifting their arms skyward, clapping with huge smiles while some high-fived in appreciation of the young batter.
—David Close, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
While fans are ecstatic to get new talent on their teams, some of those are expected to make an immediate impact in 2025.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
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The movie stars Shia LaBeouf, Patricia Arquette, and Sigourney Weaver, with Sachar maintaining the book's penchant for surprise, suspense, and giddy momentum.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Disney’s strong quarterly results and full-year guidance raise has analysts giddy at the media giant’s prospects.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Key Background Leo was born in Chicago as Robert Francis Prevost, and his election as pontiff drew excited responses from Vance and President Donald Trump, who both wished him success in his role leading the Catholic Church.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The nerves turned into excited butterflies as my wave kicked off.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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In 2019, Joker received an enthusiastic eight-minute reception in Venice.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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And of course, the ship’s enthusiastic and highly experienced dive masters are always there make sure the diving is safe and fun.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Agents aren’t exactly thrilled with another NAR change, this one adopted to permit sellers to allow their listings to be held out of their local multiple listing services for a to-be-determined period.—
Kendall Hamersly,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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My daughter is thrilled PC has hockey teams and people ice skate at the arena on the off season!—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Her youngest son, Diezel, recently graduated from Howard University, and the multi-award-winning singer couldn’t be more elated.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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Wicked fans will no doubt be elated to learn that Erivo will sing in Dracula, but just one song.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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In the tradition of jam forefathers like the Dead and the Allman Brothers Band, Goose often soar during the concluding portions of their songs, ramping up the increasingly emphatic and euphoric solos.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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This time, with orange and blue confetti scattered about, Golden literally climbed the ladder for Saturday’s success, snipped the net, draped it around his neck and let out a euphoric cheer.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Tim Robinson plays Craig, a dad who is delighted to pal around with his new neighbor, Austin (Paul Rudd), until a boys’ night ends in a punch and, eventually, someone calling the cops.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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That second post added to the growing affection for Cannoli, leading to more views and comments from delighted viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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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 21 May. 2025.
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