# euphoric

/juˈfɔɹɪk/ (US) · /juːfˈɒɹɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/euphoric
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

feeling or showing great happiness and excitement. You use this when someone is so happy they feel like they are floating.

For teachers: characterised by or causing a state of intense happiness and elation. Often used to describe a sudden emotional shift or a high level of satisfaction.

## Examples

- The fans were euphoric after their team won the championship.
- She felt euphoric when she finally received the acceptance letter from her dream university.
- The euphoric atmosphere in the city lasted for days following the announcement of the peace treaty, as citizens celebrated in the streets.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.