ecstatically
UK/ɪk'stætɪkli/US/ik'stætikli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that shows overwhelming joy or rapture.
欣喜若狂地；心醉神迷地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedec-out of, former
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
+
-allyin the manner of
=ecstatically
From ecstatic. Greek ek- (out) + the 'st' stand root = a standing 'outside' oneself — overwhelmed beyond one's normal self. The adverb describes acting from that rapturous state.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
She smiled ecstatically when she heard the news.
- 2.
The fans cheered ecstatically as the team scored.