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euphoric

yoo-FO-rihk

Euphoric (adj) means feeling or expressing intense happiness and excitement. Example: “The fans were euphoric after their team won the final.”

adj

Feeling or expressing intense happiness and excitement.

"The fans were euphoric after their team won the final."

"She felt euphoric the moment she crossed the finish line."

How to use euphoric

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtremely happy and excited, almost overwhelmingly so.

Common pairings

euphoric mood euphoric crowd feel euphoric

Word forms

more euphoric comparative, euphorics plural, most euphoric superlative

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Rhymes for euphoric

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Frequently asked questions

What does “euphoric” mean?

The word “euphoric” means feeling or expressing intense happiness and excitement. In plain terms, extremely happy and excited, almost overwhelmingly so.

How do you pronounce “euphoric”?

“Euphoric” is pronounced yoo-FO-rihk (/juˈfɔɹɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “euphoric” in a sentence?

Here is “euphoric” used in a sentence: “The fans were euphoric after their team won the final.”

What part of speech is “euphoric”?

“Euphoric” is an adjective.

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