Ecstatic
ɪkˈstætɪk
Definitions
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
ɪkˈstætɪk
The children were ecstatic when they saw the presents under the Christmas tree.
💡 Simply: Imagine you get the BEST present ever! That feeling of super, super, super happy is what it means to be ecstatic. Like, when you get your dream job or win a game. You're practically jumping for joy!
👶 For kids: When you are super, super happy!
More Examples
The winning team was ecstatic after scoring the winning goal.
She was ecstatic at the news of her promotion.
How It's Used
"She was ecstatic after winning the lottery."
"The couple was ecstatic to announce the birth of their first child."
"The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship."
From Late Latin ecstaticus, from Greek ekstatikos 'standing outside oneself,' from ekstasis 'a trance or transport,' from existanai 'to put out of place.'
The word 'ecstatic' has been used since the 16th century to describe a state of rapture or trance.
Memory tip
Think of someone so happy they feel like they're standing outside of themselves with joy.