ecstasy
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Definition
A feeling of extreme happiness or pleasure; also the name of an illegal drug (MDMA) that causes feelings of excitement and intense emotions.
Usage & Nuances
'Ecstasy' is formal or literary for strong joy, but informally also refers to the party drug (MDMA). Context is key: 'in ecstasy' (very happy, poetic), 'take ecstasy' (use the drug). Do not confuse with 'agony' (extreme pain).
Example Sentences
People sometimes go to clubs just to experience the ecstasy that comes from dancing and music.
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She felt pure ecstasy when she heard the news.
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The dancers moved in ecstasy to the music.
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He tried ecstasy at a party last year.
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Winning the championship sent the whole team into ecstasy.
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Be careful—ecstasy can mean overwhelming happiness, but it's also a dangerous drug.
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