estatico
/esˈta.ti.ko/
The Italian word for ecstatic is estatico.
Meaning: extremely happy (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, estatico must agree in gender and number with the subject it describes. Use estatico for masculine singular subjects, estatica for feminine singular subjects, estatici for masculine plural subjects and estatiche for feminine plural subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA is /esˈta.ti.ko/.
When do people say it?
If you want to express the idea of being 'on cloud nine' in an informal way, you can use the phrase al settimo cielo.
Did you know?
- While estatico describes a state of mind, the Italian word for 'ecstasy' is estasi, which is also the title of one of the most famous sculptures in the world, Bernini's 'Ecstasy of Saint Teresa'.
- The word estatico shares the same Ancient Greek root as the English 'ecstasy', which literally means 'standing outside' oneself.
- In certain poetic contexts, estatico can describe a state of motionless wonder rather than energetic joy.
Examples in context
- È estatico.He's ecstatic.This sentence shows how to use estatico to describe a male subject in the present tense.Tatoeba #8503571 by Guybrush88, translation #8477414 by CH
- Era estatico.He was ecstatic.This sentence shows how to use estatico to describe a male subject in the past tense.Tatoeba #9204907 by Guybrush88, translation #8479696 by CH
- Tom è estatico.Tom is ecstatic.This sentence shows how to use estatico with a specific name.Tatoeba #3837917 by Guybrush88, translation #2236675 by CK
- Sono estasiato dalla notizia!I am ecstatic about the news!
- Sono entusiasta del tuo successo!I'm ecstatic about your success!
- Sono al settimo cielo per il tuo regalo!I'm ecstatic about your gift!
- Sono felicissimo di vederti!I'm ecstatic to see you!
- Sono estasiato dal meraviglioso spettacolo!I am ecstatic about the wonderful show!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina tells Francesco about her new job promotion.
- MartinaHo ottenuto la promozione!I got the promotion!
- FrancescoDevi essere estatico, Martina!You must be ecstatic, Martina!
- MartinaSì, non riesco nemmeno a crederci.Yes, I can't even believe it.
- FrancescoFesteggiamo stasera allora!Let's celebrate tonight then!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry estatico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estatico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
