Ecstasy (noun)

1. An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
2. A state of being beyond reason and self-control.
3. A synthetic drug that produces feelings of euphoria and alters perceptions and is used illegally for recreational purposes.

Origin:

Origin: middle english: via old french from greek ekstasis ‘standing outside oneself’ (from existanai ‘go out’) + -y.

Examples:

1. The bride and groom were filled with ecstasy on their wedding day.
2. The actor experienced a moment of pure ecstasy upon winning the award.
3. She felt a sense of ecstasy as she gazed out at the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.
4. The use of ecstasy has been linked to a variety of health problems and even death.