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ecstatically

ec·stat·ic
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ek-stat-ik]
    • /ɛkˈstæt ɪk/
    • /ekˈstætɪklɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ek-stat-ik]
    • /ɛkˈstæt ɪk/

Definitions of ecstatically word

  • adjective ecstatically of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion: an ecstatic frenzy; ecstatic cheering for the winning team. 1
  • adjective ecstatically subject to or in a state of ecstasy; full of joy; rapturous: They are absolutely ecstatic about their new baby. 1
  • noun ecstatically a person subject to fits of ecstasy: The author, a known ecstatic, could write only in fits of rage or glee. 1
  • noun ecstatically In an ecstatic manner. 1
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Origin of ecstatically

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; (< Middle French extatique) < Medieval Latin ecstaticus < Greek ekstatikós, equivalent to ek- ec- + statikós static. See ecstasy

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Parts of speech for Ecstatically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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ecstatically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.

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Synonyms for ecstatically

adv ecstatically

  • willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
  • warmly — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
  • cordially — courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
  • freely — in a free manner.
  • heartily — in a hearty manner; cordially: He was greeted heartily.

adverb ecstatically

  • happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
  • unexcited — stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.
  • jubilance — showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant: the cheers of the jubilant victors; the jubilant climax of his symphony.
All 41 Synonyms of ecstatically

Antonyms for ecstatically

adv ecstatically

  • unwillingly — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
  • sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
  • unhappily — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?

adverb ecstatically

  • miserably — wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable: miserable victims of war.
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  • ecstatic

    of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion: an ecstatic frenzy; ecstatic cheering for the winning team.
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