To sign 'ecstatic', form both hands into an 'open 8' handshape by spreading your fingers and bending your middle fingers forward. Bring your hands to your chest and lightly brush the tips of your middle fingers upward in an alternating motion. Because 'ecstatic' means extremely excited, it is crucial to use a very enthusiastic facial expression with wide eyes and a big smile.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'ecstatic' with a huge, energetic smile, and then sign 'new' followed by 'job'.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'ecstatic' with high energy, then sign 'win' and 'game'.
Sign 'we', then sign 'ecstatic' while showing genuine thrill on your face, and finish with 'see' moving toward the person.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'ecstatic' with a huge, energetic smile, and then sign 'new' followed by 'job'.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'ecstatic' with high energy, then sign 'win' and 'game'.
Sign 'we', then sign 'ecstatic' while showing genuine thrill on your face, and finish with 'see' moving toward the person.
Yes, the manual sign (the handshape and movement) is exactly the same. The difference lies entirely in your non-manual markers—your facial expression and the energy of your movement must be much more intense to convey 'ecstatic'.
Yes, the tips of your bent middle fingers should lightly brush upward against your chest. You don't need to press hard, but that physical contact is an important part of the sign.
While some people might sign it simultaneously in casual, fast-paced conversation, the standard and most recognized way to sign it is with an alternating upward motion, similar to pedaling a bicycle backward.
