ecstasies
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary ec·sta·sy n. Pronunciation: ' ek-stə-sē Function: noun Inflected Form: plural -sies Etymology: Middle English extasie, from Middle French, from Late Latin ecstasis, from Greek ekstasis, from existanai to derange, from ex- out + histanai to cause to stand ― more at EX- , STAND Date: 14th century 1 a : a state of being beyond reason and self-control b archaic : SWOON 2 : a state of overwhelming emotion especially : rapturous delight 3 : TRANCE especially : a mystic or prophetic trance 4 often capitalized : a synthetic amphetamine analog C 11 H 15 NO 2 used illicitly for its mood-enhancing and hallucinogenic properties ― called also MDMA synonyms ECSTASY , RAPTURE , TRANSPORT mean intense exaltation of mind and feelings. ECSTASY and RAPTURE both suggest a state of trance or near immobility produced by an overpowering emotion. ECSTASY may apply to any strong emotion (as joy, fear, rage, adoration) . RAPTURE usually implies intense bliss or beatitude . TRANSPORT applies to any powerful emotion that lifts one out of oneself and usually provokes vehement expression or frenzied action .