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

Other Word Forms

• ecstatically adverb
• nonecstatic adjective
• nonecstatically adverb
• unecstatic adjective
• unecstatically 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

That name is more likely to elicit polite recognition than the ecstatic nostalgia Oasis still inspires.

From Los Angeles Times

A couple of days later, after finding him on Facebook, I was ecstatic when he finally reached out.

From Los Angeles Times

Farke took the acclaim of ecstatic Leeds fans after the final whistle.

From BBC

The ecstatic motion of Jennifer Weber’s choreography renders dramatic logic irrelevant.

From Los Angeles Times

One domestic abuse victim, named Leanne, told PA news agency she was "ecstatic" about the move.

From BBC

Related Words

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