The difference between Ecstatic and Elated

When used as adjectives, ecstatic means feeling or characterized by ecstasy, whereas elated means extremely happy and excited.


Ecstatic is also noun with the meaning: transports of delight.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ecstatic and Elated

  1. Ecstatic as an adjective:

    Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.

  2. Ecstatic as an adjective:

    Extremely happy.

  3. Ecstatic as an adjective:

    Relating to, or caused by, ecstasy or excessive emotion.

    Examples:

    "ecstatic gaze; ecstatic trance"

  1. Ecstatic as a noun (in the plural):

    Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.

  2. Ecstatic as a noun:

    A person in a state of ecstasy.

  1. Elated as an adjective:

    Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.

    Examples:

    "She was elated with her new car."

  1. Elated as a verb: