an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time I was in a state of euphoria all day. Euphoria soon gave way to despair. The government's current euphoria over the exchange rate is unlikely to last.
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NAmE//yuˈfɔrɪk//, NAmE//yuˈfɑrɪk//
adjective My euphoric mood could not last. His parents were less than euphoric about the news of his engagement. Thesaurusexcited- ecstatic
- elated
- euphoric
- rapturous
- exhilarated
- excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm:The kids were excited about their vacation plans.
- 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 to learn of their engagement.
- euphoric very happy and excited, but usually only for a short time:I was euphoric after hearing the news.
- rapturous expressing extreme pleasure or enthusiasm:He was greeted with rapturous applause.
- exhilarated happy and excited, especially after physical activity:I felt exhilarated after a morning of skiing.
- to be/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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