noun

euphoria

euphoria

Winning the championship brought a feeling of pure euphoria.

Winning the championship brought a feeling of pure euphoria.

((a state/feeling of)) euphoria a state of extreme happiness He was in a state of euphoria after the win.

Synonyms: elation, ecstasy; Antonyms: dysphoria, depression

From Greek eu- ('well') + pherein ('to bear'), meaning 'bearing well'.

Think of the sound 'You-FOR-ya', like a cheer, which can bring on a feeling of great happiness.

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