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
Even rave, which, frenzied and ecstatic, seems the opposite, had its own logic of form.
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Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
But after seeing his name next to many minuses lately, Levshunov was ecstatic Sunday to finally be on the positive side after a game.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Oak Forest coach Jamie Hubbard was ecstatic.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The crowds had grown ecstatic by the last leg of the monks’ 2,300-mile journey.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ecstatic
Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
But after seeing his name next to many minuses lately, Levshunov was ecstatic Sunday to finally be on the positive side after a game.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Oak Forest coach Jamie Hubbard was ecstatic.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The crowds had grown ecstatic by the last leg of the monks’ 2,300-mile journey.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ecstatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
Adjective
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Sharing the screen only took their bromance to the next level—and gave way to a giddy press tour that spotlighted their bond.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Weapons‘ Amy Madigan was giddy to have prevailed in the Best Supporting Actress race at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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So excited to have properly chilled wine.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The first screening was at Sundance, and there was a very enthusiastic reception.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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But analysis about its debut was less enthusiastic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead of taking a turn for the romantic, the two leaned hard into bromance as half of a quartet of dudes who were absolutely thrilled to be ice skating together at Rockefeller Center during a very wholesome bachelor party.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
1 Mar. 2026
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If 2026 is 2016 all over again, the spontaneous girl who’s been dormant in me for a decade couldn’t be more thrilled.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The crowd was elated on Sunday.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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By the end of it all, Levy was elated for the international sensation the sitcom became, and also terribly exhausted.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Buprenorphine also blocks other opioids from binding to opioid receptors and causing euphoric effects.—
Rachel French,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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The run is still orderly, not euphoric.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But all of this rapturous gazing made up a terribly small fraction of the experience of being a parent.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rosalía’s album has gotten rapturous reviews.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to a series of popular posts on the store’s r/ALDI subreddit, the brand’s beloved Specialty Selected Croissant Toast is now back in stores—and customers are delighted.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Leonard, who has played with several talented point guards during a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career, is delighted to have a young playmaker, someone who can feed him the ball, play with pace and create catch-and-shoot opportunities.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Ecstatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstatic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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