Meaning & use

euphoria

noun·Academic

An intense feeling of happiness, excitement, or well-being.

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A wave of euphoria swept through the stadium as the winning goal went in.

The euphoria of graduation faded once she started job hunting.

A note on using this word

Euphoria describes an intense, often short-lived high; it can occur naturally or be induced by drugs.

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