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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'.) | rapturously (More formal and expressive; often used for admiration as well as joy.) | overjoyedly (Focuses on joy rather than excitement; less common in everyday style.)
Antoniemen
miserably (Shows extreme unhappiness rather than extreme happiness.) | 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.) | enrapturedly (Highlights deep absorption and pleasure; often quieter than 'ecstatically'.)
Antoniemen
coolly (Shows controlled, unemotional behavior rather than being overwhelmed.) | 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
Woordfamilie
Forms
ecstaticallies noun
Core family
ecstatic adjective C1 ecstasy noun C1
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