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
With the date of their grand opening approaching, Franklin’s newest residents are ecstatic for locals to come in and try some of their baked goods and recipes.
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Many attendees were ecstatic to be back for this celebration, which is unlike any other in the U.S.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
With that in mind, there is one Thoroughbred trainer that is ecstatic since one of his stable stars bent his ear.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
After months of visits (and gifts of fresh coffee) the woman finally expressed interest in staying at a shelter, and leaders were ecstatic about where that might lead.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Many attendees were ecstatic to be back for this celebration, which is unlike any other in the U.S.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2025
With that in mind, there is one Thoroughbred trainer that is ecstatic since one of his stable stars bent his ear.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
After months of visits (and gifts of fresh coffee) the woman finally expressed interest in staying at a shelter, and leaders were ecstatic about where that might lead.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ecstatic
Adjective
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The girls are giddy; excited about their adventure.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The East German guards, many still in uniform but without their lethal machine guns, seemed amused, almost giddy.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For what could be the first time in human history, young people are more excited about the past than the future.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The church that three days before was filled with excited students and watchful teachers at the start of a new school year is now a crime scene.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Joined by two overly enthusiastic superfans, their weekend spirals into camping mishaps, romantic tensions, and hard truths.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Haggard, who is running for Congress himself, at first wasn't enthusiastic about the idea, saying his voters seemed opposed to it, but last week spoke out in favor of exploring it.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The official Marquesas car winner was considerably less thrilled when the entire cast was also presented with Saturn Vues by Rosie O’Donnell at the live reunion in Central Park.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Fans of Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach will be thrilled to know that its owners, Northern California Golf Association, have opened a sister golf course in Livermore, California.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The three set out to sea and the voyage is a success — Jenkin really lands the visceral thrill of fishing — and the boys return home elated, with cash in hand.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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That said, the team is clearly elated about being able to land such a player.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This one, though, was euphoric from first ball to last.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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His songs are by turns earthy and mystical, gritty and graceful, expansive and euphoric, sometimes unconventional and often beguiling.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Others were delighted to see the celestial style returning.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Champion says students, their parents and faculty all delighted in his surprise outfit choice.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That was the man who walked out smiling, a little overwhelmed but entirely calm, into the late afternoon Roman sunshine, to the roars of a stunned and exhilarated crowd.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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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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“Ecstatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ecstatic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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