ecstatically
gb/ɪkstˈætɪkli/ us/ɪkstˈætɪkli/
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adverb
C1
property
1
with great joy and excitement
in a very happy and excited way
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] [verb] ecstatically; ecstatically + [adjective]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not use it for small happiness; it usually suggests very strong excitement (stronger than 'happily').
Synoniemen
delightedly (Often slightly less intense than 'ecstatically'.)
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rapturously (More formal and expressive; often used for admiration as well as joy.)
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overjoyedly (Focuses on joy rather than excitement; less common in everyday style.)
Antoniemen
miserably (Shows extreme unhappiness rather than extreme happiness.)
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sadly (Expresses sadness instead of joy.)
Woordcombinaties
ecstatically happy
|ecstatically pleased
|ecstatically excited
|ecstatically announce
|ecstatically agree
|ecstatically accept
|ecstatically smile
|ecstatically shout
|ecstatically celebrate
|ecstatically respond
Thema's
emotions
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- She read the email and laughed ecstatically.
- He was ecstatically happy when he got the job offer.
- The crowd cheered ecstatically as the team lifted the trophy.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I was ecstatically happy to see you.
- She smiled ecstatically.
adverb
literary
C2
state
2
in a trance-like ecstatic state
in a way that shows a powerful, almost trance-like feeling
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] [verb] ecstatically
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is not just 'very happy'; it suggests being overwhelmed or carried away, and it is more literary.
Synoniemen
transportedly (Emphasizes being carried away by emotion; more literary.)
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enrapturedly (Highlights deep absorption and pleasure; often quieter than 'ecstatically'.)
Antoniemen
coolly (Shows controlled, unemotional behavior rather than being overwhelmed.)
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dispassionately (Emphasizes lack of strong emotion.)
Woordcombinaties
dance ecstatically
|sing ecstatically
|chant ecstatically
|pray ecstatically
|sway ecstatically
|move ecstatically
|worship ecstatically
|listen ecstatically
Thema's
emotions
|religion_spirituality
|arts_culture
Voorbeelden
- The devotees sang ecstatically as the drums grew louder.
- She moved ecstatically to the music, as if in a trance.
- The poet described the vision and spoke ecstatically of its beauty.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They danced ecstatically to the music.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
ecstatically
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈætɪkli/
US/ɪkstˈætɪkli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ec - stat - ic - ally (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (stat)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: ecstatically
- Plural: ecstaticallies
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