Ecstasy — Defs

01 n. The state of being beside one's self or rapt out of one's self; a state in which the mind is elevated above the reach of ordinary impressio…

pl. Ecstasies ((#))

1.
The state of being beside one's self or rapt out of one's self; a state in which the mind is elevated above the reach of ordinary impressions, as when under the influence of overpowering emotion; an extraordinary elevation of the spirit, as when the soul, unconscious of sensible objects, is supposed to contemplate heavenly mysteries.
“Like a mad prophet in an ecstasy.” — Dryden.

“This is the very ecstasy of love.” — Shak.
2.
Excessive and overmastering joy or enthusiasm; rapture; enthusiastic delight.
“He on the tender grass Would sit, and hearken even to ecstasy.” — Milton.
3.
Violent distraction of mind; violent emotion; excessive grief of anxiety; insanity; madness.[Obs.]
“That unmatched form and feature of blown youth Blasted with ecstasy.” — Shak.

“Our words will but increase his ecstasy.” — Marlowe.
4.
A state which consists in total suspension of sensibility, of voluntary motion, and largely of mental power. The body is erect and inflexible; the pulsation and breathing are not affected.(Med.)

02 v. t. To fill ecstasy, or with rapture or enthusiasm.

1.
To fill ecstasy, or with rapture or enthusiasm.[Obs.]
“The most ecstasied order of holy . . . spirits.” — Jer. Taylor.