'Ecstasy' definitions:
Definition of 'ecstasy'
(from WordNet)
noun
A state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens [syn: ecstasy, rapture, transport, exaltation, raptus]
noun
A state of elated bliss [syn: ecstasy, rapture]
noun
Definition of 'Ecstasy'
From: GCIDE
- Ecstasy \Ec"sta*sy\, n.; pl. Ecstasies. [F. extase, L. ecstasis, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to put out of place, derange; ? = 'ek out + ? to set, stand. See Ex-, and Stand.] [Also written extasy.]
- 1. The state of being beside one's self or rapt out of one's self; a state in which the mind is elevated above the reach of ordinary impressions, as when under the influence of overpowering emotion; an extraordinary elevation of the spirit, as when the soul, unconscious of sensible objects, is supposed to contemplate heavenly mysteries. [1913 Webster]
- Like a mad prophet in an ecstasy. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- This is the very ecstasy of love. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Excessive and overmastering joy or enthusiasm; rapture; enthusiastic delight. [1913 Webster]
- He on the tender grass Would sit, and hearken even to ecstasy. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Violent distraction of mind; violent emotion; excessive grief of anxiety; insanity; madness. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- That unmatched form and feature of blown youth Blasted with ecstasy. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Our words will but increase his ecstasy. --Marlowe. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Med.) A state which consists in total suspension of sensibility, of voluntary motion, and largely of mental power. The body is erect and inflexible; the pulsation and breathing are not affected. --Mayne. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Ecstasy'
From: GCIDE
- Ecstasy \Ec"sta*sy\, v. t. To fill ecstasy, or with rapture or enthusiasm. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- The most ecstasied order of holy . . . spirits. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'ecstasy'
From: GCIDE
- MDMA \MDMA\ n. Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, a drug designed to have the effects of amphetamines but originally synthesized to avoid the drug laws; it is now a controlled substance. It is informally called ecstasy. It is used by some abusively and illegally without a prescription. [acronym]
- Syn: methylenedioxymethamphetamine, Adam, ecstasy. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
Synonyms of 'ecstasy'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abandon,
- affection,
- affectionateness,
- afflatus,
- amativeness,
- amorousness,
- ardency,
- ardor,
- beatification,
- beatitude,
- bewitchment,
- blessedness,
- bliss,
- blissfulness,
- cheer,
- cheerfulness,
- cloud nine,
- craze,
- delectation,
- delight,
- delirium,
- demonstrativeness,
- dharana,
- dhyana,
- ecstasis,
- ecstatics,
- elation,
- enchantment,
- enjoyment,
- euphoria,
- exaltation,
- excitement,
- exhilaration,
- exuberance,
- felicity,
- fervency,
- fervidness,
- fervor,
- fire,
- fire and fury,
- frenzy,
- furor,
- furore,
- fury,
- gaiety,
- gladness,
- glee,
- goatishness,
- gratification,
- gusto,
- happiness,
- heart,
- heartiness,
- heat,
- heaven,
- high spirits,
- horniness,
- hypnosis,
- hysteria,
- impassionedness,
- inspiration,
- intoxication,
- joy,
- joyance,
- joyfulness,
- liveliness,
- lovelornness,
- lovesickness,
- madness,
- orgasm,
- orgy,
- overhappiness,
- overjoyfulness,
- paradise,
- paroxysm,
- passion,
- passionateness,
- pleasure,
- rage,
- rapture,
- ravishment,
- relish,
- rhapsody,
- romanticism,
- samadhi,
- savor,
- sentimentality,
- seventh heaven,
- sexiness,
- soul,
- spirit,
- sunshine,
- susceptibility,
- tearing passion,
- thrill,
- towering rage,
- trance,
- transport,
- unalloyed happiness,
- vehemence,
- verve,
- warmth,
- warmth of feeling,
- yoga trance,
- zeal