Ecstasy may refer to: *

Ecstasy (emotion) Ecstasy () is a subjective experience of total involvement of the subject, with an object of their awareness. In classical Greek literature, it refers to removal of the mind or body "from its normal place of function." Total involvement with ...

, a trance or trance-like state in which a person transcends normal consciousness *

Religious ecstasy Religious ecstasy is a type of altered state of consciousness characterized by greatly reduced external awareness and expanded interior mental and spiritual awareness, frequently accompanied by visions and emotional (and sometimes physical) euph ...

, a state of consciousness, visions or absolute euphoria *

Ecstasy (philosophy) Ecstasy (from the Ancient Greek ἔκστασις ''ekstasis'', "to be or stand outside oneself, a removal to elsewhere" from ''ek-'' "out," and ''stasis'' "a stand, or a standoff of forces") is a term used in existential philosophy to mean "outs ...

, to be or stand outside oneself *

Ecstasy (drug) 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly seen in tablet form (ecstasy) and crystal form (molly or mandy), is a potent empathogen–entactogen with stimulant properties primarily used for recreational purposes. The desir ...

, colloquial term for MDMA in tablet form, an empathogenic drug

Arts and entertainment

Literature

* '' Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance'', a 1996 collection of three novellas by Irvine Welsh * ''Ecstasies'' (book), a 1989 book by Carlo Ginzburg * Ecstasy (comics), a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe * "The Ecstasy", a poem by

John Donne John Donne ( ; 22 January 1572 – 31 March 1631) was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's Cathedr ...

Music

Bands

* XTC, an English band, pronounced as X-T-C

Albums

* ''Ecstasy'' (Avant album), 2002 * ''Ecstasy'' (Deuter album), 1979 * ''Ecstasy'' (Kissin' Dynamite album), 2018 * ''Ecstasy'' (Lou Reed album), 2000 * ''Ecstasy'' (My Bloody Valentine album), 1987 * ''Ecstasy'' (Ohio Players album), 1973 * ''Ecstasy'' (Steve Kuhn album), 1975

Songs

* "Ecstasy" (ATB song), by ATB on his 2004 album ''No Silence'' * "Ecstasy", by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on their 2000 album ''

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'' * "Ecstasy", by Eric Burdon on his 1980 album ''

Darkness Darkness ''Darkness Darkness'' is an album by the former vocalist from The Animals, Eric Burdon. It was recorded in May 1978 at Roundwood House, County Laois in Ireland, using Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio. The album was released by Polydor in 1980. The ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Crooked Still on their 2005 album '' Shaken by a Low Sound'' * "Ecstasy", by Danity Kane on their 2008 album '' Welcome to the Dollhouse'' * "Ecstasy", by D-Complex, released for the 2002 music video game ''

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme is a music video game by Konami and is the eighth release in the main ''Dance Dance Revolution'' (''DDR'') series. It was released on December 25, 2002 for Japanese arcades, on October 9, 2003 for the Japanese PlayStation 2, and on September ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Iceage on their 2013 album '' You're Nothing'' * "Ecstasy", by jj on their 2009 album ''

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'' * "Ecstasy" (Koda Kumi song), on her 2009 album ''3 Splash'' * "Ecstasy", by Megadeth on their 1999 album ''

Risk In simple terms, risk is the possibility of something bad happening. Risk involves uncertainty about the effects/implications of an activity with respect to something that humans value (such as health, well-being, wealth, property or the environme ...

'' * "Ecstasy" (New Order song), on their 1983 album ''Power, Corruption & Lies'' * "Ecstasy", by Dolores O'Riordan on her 2007 debut solo album '' Are You Listening?'' * "Ecstasy", by

Doc Pomus Jerome Solon Felder (June 27, 1925 – March 14, 1991), known professionally as Doc Pomus, was an American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the co-writer of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hal ...

and Phil Spector, recorded by Ben E. King in 1962 * "Ecstasy", by the Raspberries on their 1973 album '' Side 3'' * "Ecstasy", by The Stripes in 1979 * "Ecstasy" (Jody Watley song), by Jody Watley from her 1993 album ''Intimacy'' * "Ecstasy", by zZz in 2003 * "Ecstasy", by young thug from his 2019 album '' So Much Fun''

Other media

* ''Ecstasy'' (film), a 1933 Czech film starring Hedy Lamarr and directed by Gustav Machatý * ''Ecstasy'' (play), a 1979 play by Mike Leigh * Ecstasy (Gill sculpture), a 1911 relief sculpture by Eric Gill * ''

Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy ''Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy'' is a 2011 Canadian film adaptation of the short story " The Undefeated" from the best-selling book ''Ecstasy'' by Irvine Welsh. Directed by Rob Heydon, the film stars Adam Sinclair as Lloyd Buist, a drug user who smu ...

'', a 2011 film based on Irvine Welsh's third novella, ''The Undefeated''

Other uses

* '' Carnival Ecstasy'', previously known as ''Ecstasy'', a cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines * Ecstasy (clothing), a fashion brand based in Bangladesh