Euphoria
What it means
An intense feeling of happiness and well-being.
Reach for it when naming a powerful high that may be brief
Crossing the finish line brought a rush of euphoria.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
on top of the world
Fits when informal triumphant happiness fits
Careful The idiom is clichéd and too light for clinical discussion.
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everyday
Fits when a broad, grounded positive feeling should be named
Careful Joy can be quiet and enduring, unlike euphoria's intensity.
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warm
Fits when peaceful contentment matters more than excitement
Careful Bliss is calmer and may last longer than a euphoric surge.
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professional
exhilaration
Fits when excitement includes alert physical energy
Careful Exhilaration can come from danger or speed without deep well-being.
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formal
Fits when good news or success lifts the mood strongly
Careful Elation is usually less overwhelming and carries fewer clinical associations.
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literary
Fits when happiness feels transporting or beyond ordinary awareness
Careful Ecstasy is more extreme and can suggest spiritual transport or a drug.
Opposites 4
- dysphoria
- misery
- dejection
- despair
Common phrases 3
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sense of euphoria
A sense of euphoria spread through the team after confirmation.
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brief euphoria
The brief euphoria gave way to careful assessment.
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euphoria of victory
The euphoria of victory did not erase the season's hard lessons.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Euphoria can also be a clinical symptom or drug effect; context determines whether the word is positive.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: EncycloPetey, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated