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Definition of euphoric adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

euphoric

adjective
 
/juːˈfɒrɪk/
 
/juːˈfɔːrɪk/
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  1. extremely happy or excited
    • My euphoric mood could not last.
    • His parents were less than euphoric about the news of his engagement.
    Synonyms excitedexcitedecstatic elated euphoric rapturous exhilaratedThese words all describe feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm:
    • The kids were excited about the holiday.
    ecstatic very happy, excited and enthusiastic; showing this enthusiasm:
    • Sally was ecstatic about her new job.
    elated happy and excited because of something good that has happened or will happen:
    • I was elated with the thrill of success.
    euphoric very happy and excited, but usually only for a short time:
    • My euphoric mood could not last.
    rapturous expressing extreme pleasure or enthusiasm:
    • He was greeted with rapturous applause.
    exhilarated happy and excited, especially after physical activity:
    • She felt exhilarated with the speed.
    Patterns
    • to feel excited/​elated/​euphoric/​exhilarated
    • to be excited/​ecstatic/​elated/​euphoric at something
    • to be excited/​ecstatic/​elated about something
    • to be excited/​elated/​exhilarated by something
    • to be ecstatic/​elated/​exhilarated with something
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