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"Joyous" vs. "ecstatic": navigating the spectrum of happiness
Lloyd Cooper 14/10/2024, 02:24English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "joyous" and "ecstatic" describe feelings of great happiness or delight.
What is different?
While "joyous" implies a state of joy, happiness, or celebration and can be used in a broader, more general context, "ecstatic" indicates an overwhelming feeling of joy or delight, often associated with a more extreme emotional state.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Joyous- The children were joyous as they opened their gifts.
- It was a joyous occasion with laughter and celebration.
- Her joyous smile lit up the room.
- She was ecstatic when she received the news of her promotion.
- The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
- His face was ecstatic, unable to contain the joy he felt.
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