ecstatic

/ɪkˈstætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [ɛkstˈætɪk] /ɪkˈstætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [ɛkstˈætɪk] /ek-ˈsta-tik ik-ˈsta-/ (ame, mw)

ecstatic — adjective

  • ecstaticpositive
  • more ecstaticcomparative
  • most ecstaticsuperlative

1. feeling such strong happiness that it is hard to stay calm or hide your exciteme

1.形容詞C1
釋義

feeling such strong happiness that it is hard to stay calm or hide your excitement

例句

After the final whistle, Hana was ecstatic and hugged every teammate near her.

be ecstatic after a major result

Joaquin looked ecstatic when the nurse placed his newborn daughter in his arms.

look ecstatic when + event happens

同義詞
  • overjoyed

    warm and emotional, often used for personal or family news

  • thrilled

    common for excited pleasure, but usually less overwhelming

  • euphoric

    more formal and can suggest an almost unreal emotional high

反義詞
  • miserable

    feels very unhappy rather than intensely joyful

  • dejected

    stresses low spirits after disappointment

文法句型

be/feel/look/sound + ecstatic

ecstatic about/over + news/result

ecstatic to + verb

用法筆記

Most often used after linking verbs such as be, feel, look, or sound. It is stronger than happy and usually describes a peak emotional moment after big news, success, or reunion.

常見錯誤

❌I felt ecstatic after finding my keys.
✅I felt relieved after finding my keys.
💡'ecstatic' is usually too strong for a small everyday problem.
❌She is ecstatic all the time.
✅She is cheerful all the time.
💡'ecstatic' usually describes a short peak of emotion, not someone's usual character.