Basic Details
Word: Ecstasy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A very strong feeling of joy or delight.
Synonyms: Bliss, euphoria, elation
Antonyms: Misery, sorrow, sadness
Idioms and Phrases
- On cloud nine: To be extremely happy or in a state of ecstasy. Example: "After winning the competition, she was on cloud nine for days."
- In seventh heaven: A state of great happiness. Example: "He was in seventh heaven when he found out he had won the lottery."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were filled with ecstasy as they ran through the park, playing and laughing.
Example 2: Her face lit up with ecstasy when she received the good news about her scholarship.
Example 3: The audience erupted in ecstasy when the band took the stage and started playing their favourite songs.
Fun Fact
The word "ecstasy" comes from the Greek word "ekstasis," which means "to stand outside oneself." This suggests a feeling so overwhelming that one feels as though they are removed from their usual state of being.
Famous Quote
"The ecstasy is the only gift which can make the intelligence flow and act." - Andr Gide
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ecstasy" mean?
a) A feeling of sadness
b) A very strong feeling of joy
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of sport
Answer: b) A very strong feeling of joy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ecstasy"?
a) Sadness
b) Euphoria
c) Anger
d) Boredom
Answer: b) Euphoria
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "ecstasy"?
a) Bliss
b) Misery
c) Elation
d) Excitement
Answer: b) Misery
4. Which sentence uses "ecstasy" correctly?
a) The exam result filled her with ecstasy when she saw she had passed.
b) He went to the ecstasy with his friends.
c) Ecstasy is a type of sandwich.
d) The ecstasy was heavy to lift.
Answer: a) The exam result filled her with ecstasy when she saw she had passed.
5. Which idiom suggests a feeling of great happiness similar to "ecstasy"?
a) Cold as ice
b) On cloud nine
c) As busy as a bee
d) A horse of a different colour
Answer: b) On cloud nine
