ectatic

[ek-tat-ik]

ectatic Definition

  • 1pertaining to or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion
  • 2marked by or in a state of dilatation or expansion of a hollow organ or blood vessel

Using ectatic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ectatic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The audience was ectatic after the performance.

  • Example

    She felt ectatic when she saw her newborn baby.

  • Example

    The patient's ectatic blood vessels were causing health problems.

ectatic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ectatic

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Summary: ectatic in Brief

The adjective 'ectatic' [ek-tat-ik] describes a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion or marked by dilatation or expansion of a hollow organ or blood vessel. It is often used to describe feelings of rapture, joy, or transport. Examples include 'The audience was ectatic after the performance' and 'She felt ectatic when she saw her newborn baby.'