Ecstasy

usgb/ˈekstəsi/
noun

A feeling of extreme happiness or joy.

She was in ecstasy after her team won the championship.
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Often appears as...

  • in ecstasy
  • ecstasy of joy
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Peak Happiness

Used to express the highest level of happiness, often in special or unique occasions.

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Winning the lottery put her in pure ecstasy.
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Overwhelming Emotion

Highlights a moment where emotions are so strong that they dominate one's reaction.

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He was in ecstasy as his child took her first steps.
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Not Always Positive

Ecstasy might refer to an overwhelming emotion, not strictly positive—context matters.

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The fans were in ecstasy, despite the pouring rain at the concert.
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