Ecstasy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛk.stə.si/

Definitions of ecstasy

noun a state of being beyond reason and self-control

Example Sentences

A1 She felt ecstasy when she saw her favorite cartoon character at the theme park.

A2 The children were in ecstasy as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.

B1 The music festival filled him with ecstasy as he danced with his friends under the stars.

B2 The artist experienced a moment of pure ecstasy when he finished his masterpiece.

C1 The mountaineer reached the summit and felt a sense of ecstasy and accomplishment.

C2 The opera singer's performance was so moving that it brought the audience to a state of ecstasy.

Examples of ecstasy in a Sentence

formal The drug induced a state of ecstasy in the patient.

informal She was in pure ecstasy after receiving the good news.

slang I was on cloud nine, feeling pure ecstasy.

figurative The music was so beautiful, it felt like being in a state of ecstasy.

Grammatical Forms of ecstasy

• past tense: ecstasied
• plural: ecstasies
• comparative: more ecstatic
• superlative: most ecstatic
• present tense: ecstasies
• future tense: will ecstasy
• perfect tense: have ecstasied
• continuous tense: is ecstasying
• singular: ecstasy
• positive degree: ecstatic
• infinitive: to ecstasy
• gerund: ecstasying
• participle: ecstasyed

Origin and Evolution of ecstasy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ecstasy' originated from the Greek word 'ekstasis' meaning 'standing outside oneself' or 'being beside oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ecstasy' has evolved to refer to a state of overwhelming happiness or joy, often associated with intense emotions or altered states of consciousness.