euphoric
Americanadjective
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feeling or generating intense happiness, confidence, and a sense of well-being.
I’ve experienced both crushing defeat and euphoric victory.
She was euphoric when she received the Oscar.
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Psychiatry. relating to or experiencing a pathologically exaggerated feeling of happiness, confidence, or energy.
During a manic phase, people with bipolar disorder are usually euphoric and believe they can accomplish anything.
Other Word Forms
- euphorically adverb
Etymology
Origin of euphoric
Example Sentences
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My thing is it’s also euphoric for me because I passionately love music.
From Los Angeles Times
Emotional control — remaining rational when others are euphoric or fearful — is Buffett’s sharpest edge.
From MarketWatch
Emotional control — remaining rational when others are euphoric or fearful — is Buffett’s sharpest edge.
From MarketWatch
The result is a collection of tracks that skews deeper and less euphoric than previous Kaskade albums.
From Los Angeles Times
Headlines are warning that stocks are too expensive and the AI trade too euphoric.
From Barron's
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