Meaning & use
ecstatically happy
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Meaning
phrase
Extremely happy, in a way that shows overwhelming joy and excitement.
Grammar: Used as a predicative adjective phrase after linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', 'look'.
Patterns
- be ecstatically happy
- feel ecstatically happy
- look ecstatically happy
She was ecstatically happy when she heard she had won the scholarship.
He felt ecstatically happy after his team won the championship.
They looked ecstatically happy at their wedding.
Common combinations
- ecstatically happy about something
- She was ecstatically happy about the news.
- ecstatically happy with something
- He was ecstatically happy with his new car.
- ecstatically happy together
- They are ecstatically happy together.
- ecstatically happy for someone
- I'm ecstatically happy for you!
- be, feel, look ecstatically happy
- The children looked ecstatically happy on Christmas morning.
Synonyms and how they differ
- overjoyed
- Similar meaning, but 'overjoyed' is slightly more formal and often used in writing.
- thrilled
- Means very pleased and excited; often used for temporary situations, while 'ecstatically happy' can describe a more lasting state.
- blissful
- Suggests perfect happiness and peace; 'ecstatically happy' is more energetic and excited.
Opposites
Word family
Practice
Which sentence uses 'ecstatically happy' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option C is correct because 'ecstatically happy' describes a positive reaction to good news. Option An is wrong because 'bad news' would not make someone happy. Option B is wrong because losing a job is negative. Option D is odd because 'for no reason' contradicts the strong emotion.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “ecstatically happy”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.