Meaning & use
ecstasy
An overwhelming feeling of intense joy, excitement, or pleasure that seems to exceed ordinary experience.
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She screamed in pure ecstasy when she saw her name on the winners' list.
The crowd was in ecstasy as the final goal sailed into the net.
A note on using this word
Ecstasy is also the common name for MDMA, an illegal recreational drug, so context determines which meaning applies.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A recreational drug, also known as MDMA, known for producing feelings of euphoria.
Health officials warned students about the dangers of taking ecstasy at festivals.
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