What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stoked
Example
I'm so stoked for the concert tonight! [stoked: adjective]
Example
He was stoked after winning the game. [stoked: past participle]
ecstatic
Example
She was ecstatic when she got accepted into her dream school. [ecstatic: adjective]
Example
The crowd was ecstatic after the team won the championship. [ecstatic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stoked is more commonly used in American English, especially in informal settings, while ecstatic is more commonly used in British English and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stoked and ecstatic?
Ecstatic is more formal in tone than stoked, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech. However, both words are generally informal and casual in tone.
