Word
euphoria
Phoneticseu·pho·ria
US/juˈfɔɹiə/
UK/juːfˈɔːɹiə/
Definitions
01intense happiness
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic
n. a feeling of great joy and excitement, often after a big success or a lucky event.
n. a state of intense well-being or elation, often transitory in nature. Uncountable in its general sense, though specific instances may be countable.
“The team felt a sense of euphoria after winning the championship in the final minute.”
“The initial euphoria following the announcement of the peace treaty soon gave way to the sobering reality of rebuilding the nation's infrastructure.”
Antonyms
02gender identity
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal
n. the feeling of comfort and joy someone feels when their appearance matches their true gender identity.
n. a state of satisfaction or joy experienced when an individual's gender expression aligns with their internal gender identity. Often used as a contrast to gender dysphoria.
“He experienced a wave of euphoria the first time he wore a suit that fit him perfectly.”
“Clinicians have begun to focus more on gender euphoria as a positive indicator of well-being during a patient's social transition.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“The sell-off came after tech shares had soared for months, "generating the extreme euphoria" that has moved some personal investors to take out loans to invest, says investment analyst Tobias Reger.” “Many describe a runner’s high as a feeling of ‘euphoria.” “Pleasurable sensations not accounted for by relief of pain were considered opioid-induced euphoria.” “Don't Look Back In Anger captures the euphoria of the band's comeback, but fails to explore the story of their reunion.” Etymology
From New Latin euphoria, from Ancient Greek εὐφορίᾱ (euphoríā), from εὔφορος (eúphoros, “bearing well”), from εὐ- (eu-, “well”) + φέρω (phérō, “to bear”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In Music
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Euphoria · 2012 · Dance music
- Artist:
- Loreen
- Album:
- Heal
Swedish singer Loreen won the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest with this high-energy dance track. The title refers to the literal sense of the word, describing a state of overwhelming joy and peak emotion. It captures the intense, soaring feeling of being completely lost in a perfect moment.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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