Ecstatic

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstætɪk/

Definitions of ecstatic

adjective a feeling or state of intense happiness and excitement

Example Sentences

A1 She was ecstatic when she found out she passed her exam.

A2 The children were ecstatic when they saw the circus for the first time.

B1 After winning the championship, the team was ecstatic with joy.

B2 The artist was ecstatic to see their work displayed in a prestigious gallery.

C1 The CEO was ecstatic about the company's record-breaking profits.

C2 The actress was ecstatic to receive an Academy Award for her performance.

Grammatical Forms of ecstatic

• past tense: ecstasied
• plural: ecstatics
• comparative: more ecstatic
• superlative: most ecstatic
• present tense: ecstatics
• future tense: will be ecstatic
• perfect tense: have been ecstatic
• continuous tense: is being ecstatic
• singular: ecstatic
• positive degree: ecstatic
• infinitive: to be ecstatic
• gerund: ecstaticing
• participle: ecstaticed

Origin and Evolution of ecstatic

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'ecstatic' originated from the Greek word 'ekstatikos' which means 'standing outside oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'ecstatic' referred to a state of being outside oneself or feeling intense emotion. Over time, it has come to be used more broadly to describe intense happiness or joy.