WordValeecstatic
overwhelmingly joyful
In more detail
1. (adjective) feeling extremely happy and excited
2. (adjective) showing or expressing extreme happiness
Examples
- 1. She was ecstatic when she found out she had won the competition.
- 2. The crowd gave an ecstatic cheer when their team scored the winning goal.
How to use ecstatic
Ecstatic describes an intense, often exuberant state of happiness that is more emphatic and less restrained than merely 'happy' or even 'delighted'. It suggests a temporary peak of excitement and is commonly used for reactions to good news, performances, or achievements, and often carries an element of visible expression or outward display.
Common phrases
- ecstatic about
- ecstatic with joy
- absolutely ecstatic
- ecstatic response
- ecstatic crowd
Synonyms
-thralled · overjoyed · elated · rapturous · euphoric
Opposites
miserable · despondent · dejected
Word family
ecstatically (adverb) · ecstasy (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes overuse ecstatic in everyday situations where 'happy' or 'pleased' would be more appropriate, since ecstatic implies extreme, almost uncontainable joy rather than mild contentment.
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