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
Compare with the Met’s full-size cast, from 1985, and these miniatures cleave the collective anguish into distinct emotions — one figure seems mid-dance, one bored, another ecstatic — in a range of patinas, from dark chocolate to leather.
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Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In fact, then-President Ted Phillips seemed pretty ecstatic about the foresight the organization was using, even if the Bears were rewarding a GM who had won only 14 games over his first three seasons.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
That much was clear when the 2023 Grammys turned into a Bey pseudo-meet-and-greet, and the room’s ecstatic reaction to her victory last night was another reminder.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
McFadden, a physician specializing in brain injury, will also have an executive producer credit — and couldn't be more ecstatic to see her best-selling book on the big screen.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In fact, then-President Ted Phillips seemed pretty ecstatic about the foresight the organization was using, even if the Bears were rewarding a GM who had won only 14 games over his first three seasons.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
That much was clear when the 2023 Grammys turned into a Bey pseudo-meet-and-greet, and the room’s ecstatic reaction to her victory last night was another reminder.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
McFadden, a physician specializing in brain injury, will also have an executive producer credit — and couldn't be more ecstatic to see her best-selling book on the big screen.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
Adjective
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The walls were giddy with patterned paper and hung with vintage portraits of busty women.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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As for the Democrats, their marching in defense of a regime change tool that Trump's base is giddy to destroy is extraordinary, but unsurprising.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 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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There are plenty of people who would be thrilled if women, especially, decided to be quiet on our own.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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Such interactions can spawn good moments — Amos was thrilled to be caught on camera behind Shogun‘s Hiroyuki Sanada while helping seat-fill at the CCAs — as well as ones assistants might wish to forget.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 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
Adjective
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The pessimism hit high-momentum areas of the market in particular, those that had seen waves of euphoric investors pile in during recent years.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Then Carrion dropped a euphoric boom within the sports card community.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 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
Adjective
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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 8 Mar. 2025.
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