ecstasy

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of intense happiness and emotion; rapture.

  - "She reached a state of ecstasy while listening to her favorite music."
  - "The crowd was in a frenzy of ecstasy during the concert."

• Noun

  A psychoactive drug, commonly known as MDMA or Molly, that produces feelings of euphoria, empathy, and heightened sensory perception.

  - "Taking ecstasy at a party is a risky behavior."
  - "The use of ecstasy can lead to serious health issues."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛk.stə.si/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

agony

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Synonyms

E , MDMA , X , XTC , eckie , ecky , empathy , molly , thizz

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ecstasy
apathy , ecclesiastical , hysteria , patience , stasis

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Variants

List of all variants of ecstasy that leads to same result
MDMA , ecstasies , ecstasy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ekstasis', meaning 'a standing outside of oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. Ecstasy was first synthesized in 1912 by Merck, a German pharmaceutical company.

2. The drug ecstasy was popularized in the 1980s and 1990s as a 'party drug' in the nightclub scene.

3. MDMA was originally used as an appetite suppressant and a treatment for depression and anxiety.

4. The effects of ecstasy can last for several hours, depending on the dosage and individual factors.

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Related Concepts

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1. MDMA: A psychoactive drug chemically similar to ecstasy, commonly known as Molly or X.

2. Rapture: A feeling of intense happiness, joy, or excitement, often used in a religious context.

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Culture

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Ecstasy has been a subject of various forms of art and literature, particularly in the context of rapture or ecstatic experiences. It has also been a topic of debate and controversy due to its association with drug use and its potential health risks.

How to Memorize "ecstasy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a feeling of intense happiness and joy. Imagine yourself in a situation that brings you great pleasure and excitement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ecstasy' with feelings of happiness, joy, and rapture. Remember that it can also refer to a psychoactive drug.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Euphoria Can Transform Your Attitude' to remember the meaning of ecstasy as a feeling of intense happiness.

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