ecstasy

• Существительное, обозначающее интенсивное состояние всепоглощающей радости, восторга или эмоционального подъёма; также относится к нелегальному наркотику МДМА.

A noun referring to an intense state of overwhelming joy, rapture, or emotional exaltation; also refers to the illegal drug MDMA.

1. Intense joyB2formal

   A state of overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

   Экстаз

   • She was in ecstasy when she heard the good news.
   • The crowd was in a state of ecstasy after the winning goal.
   • He felt pure ecstasy as he stood on the mountain peak.

   Synonymsblissdelightelationeuphoriaexhilarationheavenjoyparadiserapturetranscendence

   Antonymsagonyanguishdespairgriefmiserysorrow

2. B2informal

   An illegal synthetic drug (MDMA) that produces feelings of euphoria and increased energy.

   Наркотик

   • He was arrested for possession of ecstasy.
   • The use of ecstasy can lead to serious health problems.
   • Many young people experiment with ecstasy at parties.

   Synonymsadamemdmaxtc