euphoria

[yoo-fawr-ee-uh]

noun

1. a state of intense happiness and self-confidence.

   She was flooded with euphoria as she went to the podium to receive her Student Research Award.

2. Psychology.,  a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states as mania.

euphoria

/ juːˈfɒrɪk, juːˈfɔːrɪə /

noun

1. a feeling of great elation, esp when exaggerated

Other Word Forms

• euphoric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of euphoria¹

First recorded in 1880–85; from New Latin, from Greek euphoría “state of well-being”; eu-, -phore, -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of euphoria¹

C19: from Greek: good ability to endure, from _eu- + pherein to bear

Example Sentences

For those who wish to find a political reading in the movie, it’s there for them, a parable about migration and fascism but also the euphoria of a headlong rush into the unknown.

From Los Angeles Times

Small amounts of ketamine - a Class B drug - can give a sense of euphoria and excitement while large amounts can lead to a state known as the "K-hole," where users feel detached from reality.

From BBC

Yet the euphoria of their Wembley triumph was not forgotten - and that feeling has been harnessed by those currently overseeing their revival.

From BBC

Fans seemed to be on a whole other level of euphoria, jumping out of their seats and breaking into little dances.

From BBC

"After the initial celebrations I realised I did not experience the usual euphoria that would follow a Test win," said Butcher.

From BBC

Related Words

• elation 
• exhilaration 
• frenzy 
• glee 
• joy 
• jubilation 
• relaxation