ecstatic
Ecstatic (adj) means Extremely happy or joyful; overjoyed. Example: “They were ecstatic when they found out they'd won the lottery.”
How to use ecstatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely happy — beyond just pleased, more like overjoyed or thrilled.
Word forms
more ecstatic comparative, ecstatics plural, most ecstatic superlative
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They were _____ when they found out they'd won the lottery.
Etymology
From Greek ekstatikós, related to "ecstasy" — describing someone so overwhelmed with joy they seem to stand outside themselves.
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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.
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