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- [ek-stuh-see]
- /ˈɛk stə si/
- /ˈek.stə.si/
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- [ek-stuh-see]
- /ˈɛk stə si/
Definitions of ecstasies word
- noun plural ecstasies rapturous delight. 1
- noun plural ecstasies an overpowering emotion or exaltation; a state of sudden, intense feeling. 1
- noun plural ecstasies the frenzy of poetic inspiration. 1
- noun plural ecstasies mental transport or rapture from the contemplation of divine things. 1
- noun ecstasies Plural form of ecstasy. 1
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Origin of ecstasies
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English extasie < Middle French < Medieval Latin extasis < Greek ékstasis displacement, trance, equivalent to ek- ec- + stásis stasis
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Parts of speech for Ecstasies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ecstasies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ecstasies usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for ecstasies
noun ecstasies
- depressions — Plural form of depression.
- woes — grievous distress, affliction, or trouble: His woe was almost beyond description.
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