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ecstatic

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.

Pronunciation

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ehkstatik

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɛksˈtætɪk

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.

  2. Extremely happy.

  3. Relating to, or caused by, ecstasy or excessive emotion.

noun

  1. in the plural

    Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.

  2. A person in a state of ecstasy.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.

In this sense, ecstatic is a very strong, expressive word and describes happiness at its peak, so it overstates ordinary pleasure.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Very strong
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Warm and admiring
Usage feel
Everyday but emotionally strong

Where it naturally appears

  • Personal/emotional discussion
  • Literature/storytelling

Usage note

Ecstatic is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.

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ecstatic stateecstatic experienceecstatic visionecstatic joyecstatic unionecstatic momentecstatic trance

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • ecstatic statenounCompound term

    A trance induced by intense religious devotion.

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