English · Emotions & Feelings
euphoria
/juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/
[/juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/]
intense elation
Advancednoun
Definition
A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
Example
For a few dizzy hours after the offer, she floated in a haze of pure euphoria.
For a few dizzy hours after the offer, she floated in a haze of pure euphoria.
Etymology
From Greek 'euphoria' (ease), from 'eu' (well) and 'pherein' (to bear).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes overwhelming, sometimes fleeting, elation.