V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
ecstatic
adjective
Definition: displaying a very high level of excitement and enthusiasm
Synonyms: excited, thrilled, exuberant, overjoyed, delighted
Antonyms: unemotional, unexcited, apathetic
Tips: The noun form of ecstatic is ecstasy, which means "extreme happiness." Both words come from the Greek ekstasis or "standing outside oneself." Use the word ecstatic to describe a situation that evokes more emotion than the adjective excitement. You are beyond excited, you are ecstatic.
Usage Examples:
Everyone was ecstatic at the news of the couple's engagement. (delighted)
When told of her promotion, Julia was ecstatic. (thrilled)
I am ecstatic about the possibilities of our plan, because I know it will be very successful. (excited, thrilled)
She was so ecstatic about her upcoming vacation to Hawaii, she could hardly wait. (excited, overjoyed)
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