ecstatic

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely happy or elated; experiencing great joy or pleasure.

  - "She was ecstatic after receiving the good news."
  - "The audience was ecstatic during the concert."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛkˈstætɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1157398"

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Synonyms

blissful , delirious , elated , euphoric , joyful , joyous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ecstatic
static , elastic , plastic , dynamic

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Variants

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ecstatic , ecstatically , ecstatics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ekstatikos' meaning 'outside oneself' or 'possessed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ecstatic' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In ancient Greece, ecstatic experiences were believed to be induced through ritual practices and the consumption of certain substances.

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Related Concepts

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1. euphoria: A feeling of intense happiness, elation, or joy.

2. exultation: A feeling of triumph or extreme joy.

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Quotes

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1. … in dietary terms we are veritable troglodytes (which, speaking personally, is all right by me). I think this explains a lot, not least my expanding sense of dismay as the waiter bombarded us with "ecstatic" descriptions of roulades, ratatouilles, empanadas, langostinos … and goodness knows what else.

   - Bill Bryson,{it}I'm a Stranger Here Myself{/it},1999

2. A few religious denominations—Pentecostalism, for example—still offer a collective "ecstatic" experience, as did rock culture at its height. But the ecstatic religions tend to be marginal, and rock has been tamed for commercial consumption …

   - Barbara Ehrenreich,{it}Civilization{/it},June/July 2000

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Culture

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In literature, ecstatic experiences are often depicted in poetry and prose to convey intense emotions or spiritual transcendence. In art, ecstatic states have been portrayed through various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and music.

How to Memorize "ecstatic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a huge smile on their face, jumping up and down, and waving their arms in the air. This person represents the feeling of being ecstatic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ecstatic' with the feeling of being in love or experiencing a great achievement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Extremely happy, elated, joyful, and thrilled'.

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