The difference between Ecstatic and Merry

When used as nouns, ecstatic means transports of delight, whereas merry means an english wild cherry.

When used as adjectives, ecstatic means feeling or characterized by ecstasy, whereas merry means jolly and full of high spirits.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ecstatic and Merry

  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. Merry as an adjective:

    Jolly and full of high spirits.

    Examples:

    "We had a very merry Christmas."

  2. Merry as an adjective:

    Festive and full of fun and laughter.

    Examples:

    "Everyone was merry at the party."

  3. Merry as an adjective:

    Brisk

    Examples:

    "The play moved along at a merry pace."

  4. Merry as an adjective:

    Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.

    Examples:

    "a merry jest"

  5. Merry as an adjective (euphemistic):

    drunk; tipsy

    Examples:

    "Some of us got a little merry at the office Christmas party."

  1. Merry as a noun:

    An English wild cherry.

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