ecstasy
Pronunciation
/ˈɛkstəsi/

Definition & Meaning of "ecstasy"in English

Ecstasy
01

an overwhelming feeling of intense delight or extreme happiness

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
ecstasies
Examples
The breathtaking sunset over the ocean filled her with a sense of ecstasy, as she marveled at the beauty of nature.
02

a trance-like or frenzied state of intense emotion or spiritual exaltation, often associated with mystical or religious experience and self-transcendence

Examples
The saint was said to fall into ecstasy during prayer.
03

a synthetic drug that produces feelings of euphoria and heightened perception

Examples
The police seized several tablets of ecstasy at the club.
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