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euphoria

American  
[yoo-fawr-ee-uh] / yuˈfɔr i ə /

noun

  1. a state of intense happiness and self-confidence.

    She was flooded with euphoria as she went to the podium to receive her Student Research Award.

  2. Psychology. a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states as mania.

euphoria British  
/ juːˈfɒrɪk, juːˈfɔːrɪə /

noun

  1. a feeling of great elation, esp when exaggerated

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Other Word Forms

  • euphoric adjective

Etymology

Origin of euphoria

First recorded in 1880–85; from New Latin, from Greek euphoría “state of well-being”; eu-, -phore, -ia

Example Sentences

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Recent trends suggest so-called gold euphoria and leverage have moderated considerably, and the price could find a floor soon, Baker added.

From Barron's

The market euphoria over AI that propelled stocks to new highs over the past three years is now giving way to fears about how the technology might ripple across the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

But there is a natural euphoria about winning a game and about fans joining in.

From BBC

They kept a lid on their euphoria after France.

From BBC

It set up a nervy night for Ireland when their post-England euphoria was quickly forgotten as they set about keeping a stubborn and spirited Wales side quiet.

From BBC

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