ecstatic
ehk-STA-tihk
Ecstatic (adj) means Extremely happy or joyful; overjoyed. Example: “They were ecstatic when they found out they'd won the lottery.”
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Extremely happy or joyful; overjoyed.
"Bobbie was dancing round the room on the tips of her toes uttering animal cries, apparently ecstatic in their nature."
— Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (1960)
"They were ecstatic when they found out they'd won the lottery."
"The fans were ecstatic after the team's last-minute victory."
How to use ecstatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely happy — beyond just pleased, more like overjoyed or thrilled.
Common pairings
ecstatic reaction
ecstatic fans
absolutely ecstatic
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Word forms
- Plural
- ecstatics
- Comparative
- more ecstatic
- Superlative
- most ecstatic
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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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