What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ecstatic
Example
She was ecstatic when she received the news that she got the job. [ecstatic: adjective]
Example
The crowd was ecstatic when their team won the championship. [ecstatic: adjective]
overjoyed
Example
I was overjoyed to see my family after being away for so long. [overjoyed: adjective]
Example
He was overjoyed with the surprise party his friends threw for him. [overjoyed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overjoyed is more commonly used than ecstatic in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ecstatic and overjoyed?
Both ecstatic and overjoyed are appropriate for formal and informal contexts, but ecstatic may be perceived as more dramatic or exaggerated in some situations.
