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Nina was ecstatic when her painting won first place.
What does Ecstatic mean?
Ecstatic means extremely happy and excited.
Dictionary definition
Extremely happy and excited.
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What does ecstatic mean?
Ecstatic means extremely happy and excited.
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WordEcstatic.
Partadjective.
MeaningEcstatic means extremely happy and excited.
ExampleExample: Nina was ecstatic when her painting won first place.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ek · stat · ik
- Strongest beat
- stat
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stat.
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Synonyms
Words like Ecstatic
overjoyedUse when someone feels extremely happy.
Antonyms
Opposite words
miserableUse when someone feels very unhappy.
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Word family
Ecstatic word family
Base word
ecstasy
adverb
ecstatically
In an extremely happy way.
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Hint for students
Look for clues that show very strong happiness.
Common mix-up
Ecstatic is stronger than happy; it means extremely joyful.
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