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Ecstatic
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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ecstatic (ɛkˈstætɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | in a trancelike state of great rapture or delight |
| 2. | showing or feeling great enthusiasm: ecstatic applause |
| —n | |
| 3. | a person who has periods of intense trancelike joy |
| ec'statically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
ecstatic
1620s, "mystically absorbed, stupefied," from Gk. ekstatikos, from eksta- (see ecstatic). Meaning "characterized by intense emotions" is from 1660s, now usually pleasurable ones, but not originally always so. Related: Ecstatically.
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Example sentences
The school board was happy, the community was proud, and the students were ecstatic.
Many of those high above slipped into ecstatic trances, closing their eyes as they swayed.
When he comes to the podium to make his victory speech after his latest defeat, he radiates ecstatic kindliness.
My son was ecstatic to see real navy warships after spending lots of time reading about them.
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