as in giddy
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
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Recent Examples of ecstatic
Now world cricket powerhouses like Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand and South Africa are here for around three weeks of cricket, and fans are ecstatic.
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Sophia Saifi, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
In addition to music, the event will feature sound journeys, ecstatic dance, meditation, storytelling by Zach Leary (son of Timothy Leary) and more.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Though the Raiders would likely be ecstatic to land Sanders, there is a strong belief that the Colorado signal caller will not fall below No. 3.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Sophia Saifi, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
In addition to music, the event will feature sound journeys, ecstatic dance, meditation, storytelling by Zach Leary (son of Timothy Leary) and more.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
Though the Raiders would likely be ecstatic to land Sanders, there is a strong belief that the Colorado signal caller will not fall below No. 3.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
Adjective
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The crowd - like at almost every cricket ground in the world when India plays - was partisan for the men in blue with giddy fans riding the emotion of every twist and turn of a gripping final.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Even today, Leach said people are more giddy about meeting her mother than the assistant chief.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Create awesome emails that make your dream customers excited to open, ready to buy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The prospect of an electric AMG supercar is something worth getting excited about.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The crypto space had reason to be enthusiastic following the election of President Trump, who largely embraced the sector.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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At two years of age, Jiggs, a persistent and enthusiastic deer runner, was banished from the pack.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Ben, Yona and I are thrilled to be putting our brains together with them on rolling out Dead Lover!—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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My wife and three children are thrilled to move back home to Florida, where our families live and community ties are strong.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The elated mom also had moments to update fans on her birthing experience via her Instagram stories.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the courtroom, Rocky was visibly elated by the verdict announcement, embracing his legal team and Rihanna and thanking the jury.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Shah, naturally, was euphoric after India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand was complete.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the 1990s, as a street drug known as Special K, ketamine took ravers to euphoric states.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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China and North Korea are delighted at what's going on.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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The adorable video has amassed over 940 comments on TikTok so far, as many internet users were delighted that Marlon finally found his happily ever after.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Foreman fight sealed his vindication with an exhilarated reception throughout the world.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Walking into that pitch-black space, not seeing anything while having my eyes wide open exhilarated and frightened me.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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“Ecstatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstatic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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