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
After an ecstatic dance with Gerry, dreams of a likely proposal spinning in her head, Bundle heads to bed for the night.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Barca’s ecstatic club president Joan Laporta took some of the spotlight.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
When Janell Green Smith first announced her pregnancy this past summer, her family was ecstatic.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Here, Seyfried captures the inner conflict of Ann Lee’s torment and trauma along with the ecstatic release of her religious practice.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Barca’s ecstatic club president Joan Laporta took some of the spotlight.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
When Janell Green Smith first announced her pregnancy this past summer, her family was ecstatic.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Here, Seyfried captures the inner conflict of Ann Lee’s torment and trauma along with the ecstatic release of her religious practice.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
Adjective
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That’s why Adams wasn’t exactly giddy when the road-warrior Rams defeated the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card round or the Chicago Bears in last weekend’s Divisional Round.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is regret for not having spent more time in Rwanda’s beautiful capital, a mounting excitement about entering its wildscapes, and the giddy anticipation for my first sighting of a mountain gorilla in its natural habitat.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bowe is excited for the 2026 Winter Games — particularly the return to fans in the stands, as they were still barred from attending in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Strassler is particularly excited about the study of radioactive thorium-229 decay, which could reveal variations in the fundamental constants.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Obermann is especially enthusiastic about the color for a child’s bathroom.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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Selig’s comments received an enthusiastic response from the Coalition for Prediction Markets.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Davila says in the video, sounding thrilled and overwhelmed all at once.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sophia Santana was elated after passing the difficult licensing examination to become a registered nurse.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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After the vote, Reid was elated, while another member of his leadership team, Chuck Schumer, seemed saddened.—
Jon Ralston,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More euphoric descriptions poured forth in production centers across the country.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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Like them, our 79-year-old president is stuck in a euphoric tee ball world.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The movie starts on high, with rapturous views of the Manhattan skyline and David King (Denzel Washington), one of the city’s highfliers, pacing on the balcony of his penthouse on the Brooklyn waterfront.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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Critics were rapturous in their praise for The Babadook, with special mentions for its layered portrayal of horror and grief, as well as Essie Davis' central performance.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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And any modern cinephiles should be delighted to see classics by John Carpenter, Amy Heckerling, Christopher Nolan, Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Ken Burns, and more all be recognized by the Film Registry.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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So when the actress reunited with costars Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy to film the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, her twins were delighted.—
Tabitha Britt,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Ecstatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstatic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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