C1adjectiveemotions
US/ekˈstæt.ɪk/
UK/ɪkˈstæt.ɪk/
extremely happy and excited
In context
My parents were ecstatic when I told them I'd got the scholarship.
An ecstatic crowd filled the streets after Vietnam won the final.
The new restaurant has received ecstatic reviews from food bloggers.
Words that go with ecstatic
adjective + preposition
- ecstatic aboutShe was ecstatic about her new job in Singapore.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely ecstaticWe're absolutely ecstatic about the baby.
adjective + noun
- ecstatic crowdThe band played to an ecstatic crowd of fifty thousand.
- ecstatic reviewsThe play opened to ecstatic reviews.
- ecstatic fansEcstatic fans rushed onto the pitch after the match.
- ecstatic welcomeThe team received an ecstatic welcome at the airport.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm very ecstatic about the trip.Correct: I'm absolutely ecstatic about the trip.