Euphoric: meaning, definitions and examples

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euphoric

 

[ juːˈfɒr.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Synonyms

elated, exhilarated, joyful.

Examples of usage

  • She felt euphoric after winning the competition.
  • The euphoric atmosphere at the concert was contagious.
Context #2 | Adjective

medical

Relating to or affected by euphoria, a psychological condition of extreme happiness and excitement.

Synonyms

elated, exhilarated, happy.

Examples of usage

  • The patient's euphoric state was a side effect of the medication.
  • The euphoric episodes were a symptom of her bipolar disorder.

Translations

Translations of the word "euphoric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eufórico

🇮🇳 उत्साहित

🇩🇪 euphorisch

🇮🇩 euforia

🇺🇦 ейфоричний

🇵🇱 euforyczny

🇯🇵 陶酔した

🇫🇷 euphorique

🇪🇸 eufórico

🇹🇷 euphorik

🇰🇷 도취한

🇸🇦 مبتهج

🇨🇿 euforický

🇸🇰 euforický

🇨🇳 欣快的

🇸🇮 evforičen

🇮🇸 euforískur

🇰🇿 эйфориялы

🇬🇪 ეიფორიული

🇦🇿 eyforik

🇲🇽 eufórico

Etymology

The word 'euphoric' originates from the Greek word 'euphoria', which comes from 'eu' meaning 'good' and 'pherein' meaning 'to bear'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The term is widely used in both colloquial and medical contexts to describe a state of intense happiness and excitement.

See also: euphoria.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,309, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.