euphoria
Americannoun
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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.
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Psychology. a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states as mania.
noun
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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There was some euphoria in there, too, but it was not the primary aspect.
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026
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 • Mar. 12, 2026
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 • Mar. 6, 2026
Much more worrying, though, is that the fund managers’ wild euphoria didn’t stop at gold and silver.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026
At times, to fuel his artistic euphoria, Dr. Lange would open a crate to admire a panel from the precious Amber Room, savoring the experience as others would enjoy a vintage bottle of brandy.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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