ECSTASY

ecstasy|ecstacy. Ecstasy, or Ecstacy, n. rapture , transport, distraction, enthusiasm, excess

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Ec″sta‐sy (?), n.; pl. Ecstasies (#). [[F. extase, L. ecstasis, fr. Gr. �, fr. � to put out of place, derange; � = εκ̓ out + � to set, stand. See Ex-, and Stand.]] [Also written extasy.] 1. 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. 2. Excessive and overmastering joy or enthusiasm; rapture; enthusiastic delight.
He on the tender grass Would sit, and hearken even to ecstasy. Milton. 3. 3. Violent distraction of mind; violent emotion; excessive grief of anxiety; insanity; madness.
That unmatched form and feature of blown youth Blasted with ecstasy. Shak. Our words will but increase his ecstasy. Marlowe. 4. 4. (Med.) 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. Mayne.