ecstasy
UK: ˈɛkstəsi | US: ˈɛkstəsi
n. an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
n. a state of trance or rapture, often associated with mystical or spiritual experiences
n. (slang) the drug MDMA, known for inducing intense euphoria
The word "ecstasy" originates from the Greek ekstasis (ἔκστασις), combining ek- ("out") and stasis ("standing"). It originally described a state of being "outside oneself," often in a spiritual or emotional trance. Over time, it evolved to signify intense joy or altered consciousness, reflecting the idea of transcending ordinary experience. The modern association with the drug MDMA stems from its ability to induce similar euphoric states.
She was in ecstasy after winning the championship.
The mystic described his vision as a moment of divine ecstasy.
The crowd erupted in ecstasy when the band took the stage.
He experimented with ecstasy at the rave, seeking heightened sensations.
The poem captures the ecstasy of falling in love for the first time.