Ecstasy
mediumPositive toneEK-stuh-see
noun
Definition
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Memory hook
EC-STASY: Standing OUTSIDE yourself with joy -- so happy you're beside yourself.
Word roots
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Examples
“She was in ecstasy when she received the job offer.”
“The beauty of the sunset filled him with ecstasy.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She was in ______ when she received the job offer.”
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ecstasy
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GRE Tip
Ecstasy is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "rapture" or "bliss" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "misery".
Related GRE Words
euphoria
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness
elation
Great happiness and exhilaration
jubilation
A feeling of great happiness and triumph
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
animosity
Strong hostility or hatred
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
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