Euphoria Meaning
/juːˈfɔː.ɹi.ə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.
nounEllipsis of gender euphoria.
Sentence Examples
You get a feeling of euphoria upon completing a hike of the Appalachian Trail.
The euphoria of victory does not blind us to the realities of the moment.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Winning the championship brought an intense ____ that lasted for days afterward.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A wave of ____ swept over the crowd as the home team scored the winning goal.
Word Origin & History
From New Latin euphoria, from Ancient Greek εὐφορίᾱ (euphoríā), from εὔφορος (eúphoros, “bearing well”), from εὐ- (eu-, “well”) + φέρω (phérō, “to bear”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The effects caused by inhaling nitrous oxide gas, such as lightheadedness and euphoria, can be felt within seconds."
— 2024 September 14, Zachary Pottle, “Galaxy Gas: Flavored Whipped Cream Charger Or Dangerous Drug?”, in AddictionCenter:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Winning the championship brought an intense ____ that lasted for days afterward.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A wave of ____ swept over the crowd as the home team scored the winning goal.