ecstasy

[ˈɛkstəsi]

ecstasy Definition

  • 1an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
  • 2a state of being beyond reason and self-control, often induced by drugs

Using ecstasy: Examples

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

  • Example

    She was in ecstasy when she heard the news.

  • Example

    The music sent him into a state of ecstasy.

  • Example

    He experienced an ecstasy of delight when he saw his newborn baby.

  • Example

    The drug induced a state of ecstasy.

ecstasy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for ecstasy

Idioms Using ecstasy

  • to be extremely happy or excited to the point of losing control

    Example

    She was beside herself with ecstasy when she won the lottery.

  • to express great happiness or excitement by jumping up and down

    Example

    The children jumped for joy with ecstasy when they saw the presents under the Christmas tree.

  • to experience the intense pleasure or happiness of something

    Example

    He felt the ecstasy of victory after winning the championship game.

Phrases with ecstasy

  • to dance with great joy and excitement

    Example

    The crowd danced with ecstasy as the band played their favorite song.

  • to be extremely happy or excited about something

    Example

    She was in ecstasy over her new job offer.

  • a state of spiritual or religious rapture or trance

    Example

    The monk experienced religious ecstasy during his meditation.

Origins of ecstasy

from Greek 'ekstasis', meaning 'standing outside oneself'

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Summary: ecstasy in Brief

The term 'ecstasy' [ˈɛkstəsi] refers to an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement, exemplified by 'She was in ecstasy when she heard the news.' It can also refer to a state of being beyond reason and self-control, often induced by drugs. 'Ecstasy' extends into phrases like 'dance with ecstasy,' and idioms like 'be beside oneself with ecstasy,' denoting extreme happiness and excitement.

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