What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
happy
Example
I am so happy to see you! [happy: adjective]
Example
She was happy with her test results. [happy: preposition]
ecstatic
Example
He was ecstatic when he found out he got the job. [ecstatic: adjective]
Example
The crowd was ecstatic when their team won the championship. [ecstatic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Happy is a more common word than ecstatic and is used in a wider range of contexts. Ecstatic is a more specific and intense emotion, and is used less frequently in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between happy and ecstatic?
Both happy and ecstatic are informal words and can be used in casual conversation. However, ecstatic may be considered more formal due to its intensity and specificity, and may be used in more formal writing or speech.
