Euphoric Meaning
/juːˈfɒɹɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjFeeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria
adjProductive of euphoria, causing great joy.
Sentence Examples
After drinking the potion that Nemesio offered her, Mary started to feel light and euphoric.
He heaved a euphoric sigh of relief.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She felt absolutely ____ after hearing she got the scholarship she needed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She felt ____ after receiving the news that her debut novel had been accepted for publication.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English euphoria Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English euphoric From euphoria + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Heroin is the most euphoric drug in use today."
— 1973, United States. Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse, Treatment and rehabilitation, page 31:
"Lin gathered herself, took a moment to rehearse the words in her mind, contacted the L.A. number, and delivered her euphoric news to her agent in person"
— 1989, Stanley Morgan, Raven, →ISBN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She felt absolutely ____ after hearing she got the scholarship she needed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She felt ____ after receiving the news that her debut novel had been accepted for publication.