Ecstatic - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：overjoyed (Ecstatic)

Ecstatic 🔊

/ɪkˈstætɪk/

adj.

Feeling extremely happy and excited, like you might burst with joy.

overjoyed 🔊

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/ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/

adj.

Feeling or showing extreme happiness and excitement, as if overwhelmed by joy.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Greek 'ekstasis' meaning 'standing outside oneself', combining 'ek-' (out) and 'stasis' (standing).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'ecstasy' + 'static' — a joy so powerful it makes you feel stunned or 'static' with happiness.

📖 Example

When she found out she had won the art competition, she was ecstatic and couldn't stop smiling all day. 🔊 When she found out she had won the art competition, she was ecstatic and couldn't stop smiling all day.

🔗 Collocations

ecstatic about – extremely happy and excited about something

ecstatic with joy – filled with overwhelming happiness

ecstatic applause – loud, enthusiastic clapping showing great approval

🔄 Synonyms

elated (adj.) – In a state of great happiness and excitement.

euphoric (adj.) – Intensely happy and confident, often as a result of success or relief.

overjoyed (adj.) – Extremely happy, usually because of good news.

🚫 Antonyms

miserable (adj.) – Very unhappy or uncomfortable.

depressed (adj.) – In a state of low spirits and loss of interest in activities.

🌱 Derivatives

ecstasy (n.) – An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

ecstatically (adv.) – In a way that shows extreme happiness and excitement.

📖 Cultural Story

Originally from Greek 'ekstasis', used in ancient philosophy to describe a state of being outside rational thought. Now commonly used in everyday English for intense joy, often in contexts like winning awards or reunions.