euphoric
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Feeling extremely happy and excited.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
juˈfɔɹɪk
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
Productive of euphoria, causing great joy.
noun
A drug that causes euphoria; a euphoriant.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
In this sense, euphoric 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
Euphoric is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
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