ecstatic
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for ecstatic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Extremely happy or joyful; overjoyed.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use ecstatic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ecstatic reaction
ecstatic fans
absolutely ecstatic
Etymology
From Greek ekstatikós, related to "ecstasy" — describing someone so overwhelmed with joy they seem to stand outside themselves.
Full origin of ecstatic →Frequently asked questions
What does “ecstatic” mean?
The word “ecstatic” means extremely happy or joyful; overjoyed. In plain terms, extremely happy — beyond just pleased, more like overjoyed or thrilled.
How do you pronounce “ecstatic”?
“Ecstatic” is pronounced ehk-STA-tihk (/ɛkˈstætɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “ecstatic” in a sentence?
Here is “ecstatic” used in a sentence: “They were ecstatic when they found out they'd won the lottery.”
What part of speech is “ecstatic”?
“Ecstatic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ecstatic” come from?
The word “ecstatic” comes from Greek. From Greek ekstatikós, related to "ecstasy" — describing someone so overwhelmed with joy they seem to stand outside themselves.
Is “ecstatic” a common word?
“Ecstatic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
