euphoria
noun
Simple meaning
An excited state of joy.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
juˈfɔɹiə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.
LGBTQ
The profound feeling of joy and comfort that some transgender people and others feel when their internal gender identity aligns with their external gender presentation.
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This meaning: An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.
In this sense, euphoria is a very strong, expressive word and describes happiness at its peak, so it overstates ordinary pleasure.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Very strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Warm and admiring
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
Usage note
Euphoria is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
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