Ecstatic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ek-ˈsta-tik/ ec·stat·ic

Meaning & Definition of Ecstatic

Ecstatic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or marked by ecstasy

Ecstatic (noun)

  1. one that is subject to ecstasies

Ecstatic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

    "a football player who was ecstatic upon receiving a full athletic scholarship to the college of his choice"

    similar: elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, rapt, rapturous, rhapsodic, on cloud nine, over the moon
    related: enchanted, exultant, glorying, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphant, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, thrilled, blissed-out, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled
    opposite: depressed
    near: blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, gloomy, glum, hangdog, heartbroken, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, joyless, low, low-spirited, melancholy, miserable, mournful, sad, saddened, sorrowful, sorry, unhappy, woebegone, woeful, wretched

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ecstatic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ecstatic:

elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, rapt, rapturous, rhapsodic, on cloud nine, over the moon

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ecstatic

Words with the opposite meaning of Ecstatic:

depressed

Related Words for Ecstatic

enchanted, exultant, glorying, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphant, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, thrilled, blissed-out, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled

Near Antonyms of Ecstatic

blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, gloomy, glum, hangdog, heartbroken, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, joyless, low, low-spirited, melancholy, miserable, mournful, sad, saddened, sorrowful, sorry, unhappy

Word Forms of Ecstatic

Derived words: ecstatically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Ecstatic

borrowed from Medieval Latin ecstaticus, extaticus, borrowed from Greek ekstatikós "inclined to depart from, out of one's senses, causing mental disorder," from eksta-, stem of existánai "to displace, confound," exístasthai "to be astonished, lose consciousness" + -t-, verbal adjective suffix (after statós "standing") + -ikos -ic:1 ecstasy

First known use: 1590

Frequently Asked Questions about Ecstatic

What does "Ecstatic" mean?

"Ecstatic" means of, relating to, or marked by ecstasy. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or marked by ecstasy.

What is another word for "Ecstatic"?

Other words for "Ecstatic" include elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated and giddy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ecstatic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ecstatic"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ecstatic". Common alternatives include elated, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady and intoxicated.

What is the opposite of "Ecstatic"?

Antonyms of "Ecstatic" include depressed. Near antonyms include blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen and dejected.

How do you use "Ecstatic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ecstatic" in a sentence: "a football player who was ecstatic upon receiving a full athletic scholarship to the college of his choice".

Is "Ecstatic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ecstatic" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ecstatic"?

"Ecstatic" is pronounced /ek-ˈsta-tik/ and divided into syllables as ec·stat·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Ecstatic"?

"Ecstatic" comes from borrowed from Medieval Latin ecstaticus, extaticus, borrowed from Greek ekstatikós "inclined to depart from, out of one's senses, causing mental disorder," from eksta-, stem of existánai "to displace, confound," exístasthai "to be astonished, lose consciousness" + -t-, verbal adjective suffix (after statós "standing") + -ikos -ic:1 ecstasy. First known use: 1590.