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Ecstasy: Definition of Ecstasy in Webster's Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 result(s) found for
Ecstasy
:
(n.)
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.
(n.)
Excessive
and
overmastering
joy
or
enthusiasm;
rapture;
enthusiastic
delight.
(n.)
Violent
distraction
of
mind;
violent
emotion;
excessive
grief
of
anxiety;
insanity;
madness.
(n.)
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.
(v. t.)
To
fill
ecstasy,
or
with
rapture
or
enthusiasm.
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