Euphoria
juːˈfɔːriə
Usage Pattern
Quick Memory Tip
Imagine a *you*-*for*-*real* happy feeling that overwhelms you. Like a rush of joy.
Definitions
Euphoria
(noun)juːˈfɔːriə
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
An intense feeling of happiness, excitement, and well-being; elation.
The runners experienced euphoria as they crossed the finish line.
💡 Simply: Imagine you just won the lottery, or your favorite sports team won the championship. That overwhelming feeling of happiness? That's euphoria. It's like being on top of the world!
👶 For kids: Euphoria is when you feel super, super happy and excited, like when you get a big surprise or a special treat!
More Examples
The drug induced a state of euphoria in the patient.
She felt a wave of euphoria wash over her after receiving the good news.
How It's Used
"The patient experienced a state of euphoria after receiving the medication."
"She was in a state of euphoria after getting accepted to her dream university."
From Greek εὐφορία (euphoría), meaning 'capacity to bear easily, ease, well-being', from εὐ- (eu-), meaning 'good' or 'well', and φέρω (pherō), meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.
The word 'euphoria' has been used since the 17th century to describe a feeling of well-being, though its specific medical and psychological connotations developed later.
Word Origin
"capacity to bear easily, ease, well-being"