Euphoria
juːˈfɔːriə
Definitions
An intense feeling of happiness, excitement, and well-being; elation.
juːˈfɔːriə
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
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."
Idioms & expressions
Lost in euphoria
Completely consumed by intense happiness or excitement, often to the point of being oblivious to the surrounding reality.
"After winning the competition, the team was lost in euphoria and couldn't focus on the post-game interviews."
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.
Memory tip
Imagine a *you*-*for*-*real* happy feeling that overwhelms you. Like a rush of joy.