Antonyms for ecstatically

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ek-stat-ik

Phonetic Transcription : ɛkˈstæt ɪk

Definition of ecstatically

Origin : 1590s, "mystically absorbed, stupefied," from Greek ekstatikos "unstable," from ekstasis (see ecstatic). Meaning "characterized by intense emotions" is from 1660s, now usually pleasurable ones, but not originally always so. Related: Ecstatical; ecstatically.

As in gladly : adv happily

Example sentences :

In the rose-red of her fair face he read, ecstatically, his answer.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

She seized Belle's arm and hugged it ecstatically against her side.
Extract from : « The Galaxy Primes » by Edward Elmer Smith

"It must be the Lord-Lieutenant," said Mrs. Gregg ecstatically.
Extract from : « General John Regan » by George A. Birmingham

"I just love to skate with you, Nan," sighed Bess ecstatically.
Extract from : « Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp » by Annie Roe Carr

Lily dreamed of it, ecstatically: England was no good to her now.
Extract from : « The Bill-Toppers » by Andre Castaigne

My fancies have not deceived me—I love you ecstatically, diabolically, as a madman might!
Extract from : « Poor Folk » by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

The children thought they were handkerchiefs and ecstatically wiped their noses.
Extract from : « Dear Enemy » by Jean Webster

He decided even on alterations in the house, and he meant to be ecstatically happy.
Extract from : « The Limit » by Ada Leverson

“I could just worship you, Colonel,” cried the little American, ecstatically.
Extract from : « The Mystery of a Turkish Bath » by E.M. Gollan (AKA Rita)

“Twenty-five hundred dollars,” announced Eveley ecstatically.
Extract from : « Eve to the Rescue » by Ethel Hueston

Synonyms for ecstatically

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