ecstatic

[ ek-stat-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion:

   an ecstatic frenzy;

   ecstatic cheering for the winning team.

2. subject to or in a state of ecstasy; full of joy; rapturous:

   They are absolutely ecstatic about their new baby.

noun

1. a person subject to fits of ecstasy:

   The author, a known ecstatic, could write only in fits of rage or glee.

ecstatic

/ ɛkˈstætɪk /

adjective

1. in a trancelike state of great rapture or delight
2. showing or feeling great enthusiasm

   ecstatic applause

noun

1. a person who has periods of intense trancelike joy

Derived Forms

• ecˈstatically, adverb

Other Words From

• ec·stati·cal·ly adverb
• nonec·static adjective
• nonec·stati·cal·ly adverb
• unec·static adjective
• unec·stati·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecstatic¹

First recorded in 1620–30; from Middle French extatique, and Medieval Latin ecstaticus, from Greek ekstatikós, derivative of ecstasy + -ic ( def )

Example Sentences

If the stellar reviews for the film translate into major prizes from the Los Angeles and New York film critics groups — say, best picture from L.A. and best director from New York — the movie could ride the same wave of ecstatic acclaim that propelled Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” to a best picture nomination at the 2022 Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times

The dance-pop diva Jessie Ware teams up with the English producer Salute for this ecstatic banger.

From New York Times

"It was an electric night," said Andres White Correal, a jewellery specialist from Sotheby's, adding the unnamed female buyer was "ecstatic".

From BBC

Obviously, Elon Musk, who has been campaigning for Trump and celebrated with him, was ecstatic and boastful.

From Slate

Jo Platt, Labour MP for Leigh, said she was "ecstatic" to learn the "much-needed investment" would still go ahead.

From BBC

Related Words

• blissful
• delirious
• elated
• enthusiastic
• euphoric
• fervent
• happy
• joyful
• joyous
• mad
• overjoyed
• rapturous
• rhapsodic
• thrilled
• upbeat