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." "This is the very ecstasy of love."
2.Excessive and overmastering joy or enthusiasm; rapture; enthusiastic delight. "He on the tender grass Would sit, and hearken even to ecstasy."
3.Violent distraction of mind; violent emotion; excessive grief of anxiety; insanity; madness. (Obs.) "That unmatched form and feature of blown youth Blasted with ecstasy." "Our words will but increase his ecstasy."
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.
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