1. people who experience or are prone to ecstasy, especially religious or mystical rapture
Usage: often religious or spiritual context

Examples

• The ecstatics in the congregation began speaking in tongues during the service.
• Medieval ecstatics often reported visions of divine beings.
• The monastery was known for housing several famous ecstatics.
• Religious ecstatics throughout history have influenced spiritual movements.
• The study examined the experiences of Christian ecstatics in the 14th century.
• Some ecstatics claim to receive direct messages from God during their trances.