ECSTATIC Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

ecstatic

adjective

ek-ˈsta-tik

Definition of ecstatic

as in giddy

experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion a football player who was ecstatic upon receiving a full athletic scholarship to the college of his choice

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Recent Examples of ecstatic Although sometimes in those ecstatic moments in your life, the hardest thing is to really take it all in. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 There was little doubt fans would be ecstatic about Patrick Kane coming back. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Speaking with Entertainment Weekly following the release of the first film, Lillard was ecstatic about the future of the series. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Janzu is often described as an experience of rebirth, and the feeling of surrender and disconnect from day-to-day life feels both ecstatic and ethereal. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ecstatic

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Adjective

The attendees were hip, all ages, and slightly giddy, ready to have whales blow their minds.

— Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Newcomers Álvarez and Knight couldn’t be better in their newlywed roles, convincing in their giddy love scenes, their casual affections, their unwanted suspicions and, most of all, their terror at whatever is lurking in the air and in their souls.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

On the opposite sideline, Trimble Tech Head Coach MK Hamilton entered the season with a more experienced roster and was excited about the leadership his veteran players bring.

— Riley Ledesma, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
The Atlanta native is excited to carry his dreams and the family name forward.

— PJ Green August 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Bell, however, couldn’t be more enthusiastic for the opportunity.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
The other clock hiding inside it The TC001 has attracted an enthusiastic home-automation following because it can be used with AWTRIX, an open-source firmware and ecosystem designed around small LED matrix displays.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

Adjective

Most of us are not too thrilled about moths and blame them for being a nighttime nuisance and their caterpillars eating our clothes.

— Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026
Knowing the ink is dry on the contract and things are locked in, Coby White couldn’t be more thrilled.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Definition of thrilled

Adjective

Meanwhile, the kids were understandably less elated at the prospect of setting an alarm in the morning and having to pack school lunches every day.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Aug. 2026
Gillian Anderson is elated that she’s been immortalized in minifigure form for the new LEGO X-Files set.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of elated

Adjective

The collection of minor hits and near-misses from the 1960s blended rough edges and euphoric hooks.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
Rihanna’s vocal remains direct and emotionally clear against the increasingly euphoric production, creating the tension that makes each drop land even harder.

— Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of euphoric

Adjective

Ayrshire doesn’t get the headlines or rapturous odes that the Highlands do, but this rugged coastal stretch in southwestern Scotland is filled with under-the-radar gems like Glenapp Castle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Sweating, screaming, a whole arena echoing his every word – Brooks was rapturous.

— Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rapturous

Adjective

And fans of the page-turner might be delighted to know that Slaughter serves as the series showrunner.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
While plenty of film fans were delighted to learn that Anne Hathaway would be joining Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder 2, Randy Quaid was not among them.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighted

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