euphoria

Meanings

1. 1noununcountable

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

   Grammar: No plural; often followed by about or over, or by of in the euphoria of victory.

   Patterns

   • euphoria about something
   • the euphoria of victory
   • a feeling of euphoria

   The team felt euphoria after winning the final.

   There was euphoria about the safe landing of the spacecraft.

   Music can create a sudden feeling of euphoria.

2. 2noununcountablemedical

   An unusually elevated mood that is stronger or longer than a normal reaction and may be a medical symptom.

   Grammar: Medical use describes a mood state; in ordinary speech it means short-lived joy.

   Patterns

   • drug-induced euphoria
   • a symptom of euphoria
   • report feelings of euphoria

   Some medicines can cause drug-induced euphoria.

   The patient described feelings of euphoria that did not match events.

Common combinations

sense of euphoria

The crowd had a shared sense of euphoria.

euphoria of victory

In the euphoria of victory, fans filled the square.

sudden euphoria

A sudden euphoria lifted everyone’s mood.

drug-induced euphoria

The article warned about drug-induced euphoria.

Synonyms and how they differ

elation

Elation is intense joy too, but euphoria can sound extreme, brief, or physically caused.

bliss

Bliss suggests peaceful perfect happiness; euphoria is more excited and energized.

ecstasy

Ecstasy is overwhelming delight; euphoria is often shorter and less spiritual.

Opposites

Word family

euphoric adjective

Feeling or causing intense happiness.

Commonly confused: euphoria or euthanasia?

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