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ecstatic

/ɛkˈstætɪk/

Meanings
noun
(in the plural) Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.

Examples :

"After winning the championship, the team erupted in ecstatics, jumping, cheering, and hugging each other uncontrollably. "
emotion mind soul sensation

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transports noun

/ˈtrænspɔːrts/ /trænsˈpɔːrts/

An act of transporting; conveyance.

"The transport of goods is not included in the price given on the website."

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streamed verb

/striːmd/ /strimd/

To flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid.

"The water from the leaky faucet streamed down the wall. "

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performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

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ecstatics noun

/ɪkˈstætɪks/ /ɛkˈstætɪks/

(in the plural) Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.

"The children's ecstatics were contagious as they tore open their birthday presents. "

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championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

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extremely adverb

/ɪksˈtɹiːmli/

(degree) To an extreme degree.

"The weather was extremely hot today; we stayed inside all afternoon. "

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

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receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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uncontrollably adverb

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/ /ˌʌnkənˈtrɒləbli/

In an uncontrollable manner; without being subject to control.

"The child laughed uncontrollably during the funny movie scene. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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cheering verb

/ˈt͡ʃɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹɪŋ/

To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.

"We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea."

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "