/juːˈfɔːriə/


eu·phoria

BrE /juːˈfɔːriə/

NAmE /juːˈfɔːriə/

[U]

an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time

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eu·phor·ic

BrE /juːˈfɒrɪk/

NAmE /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

My euphoric mood could not last.

excitedecstatic ◇ elated ◇ euphoric ◇ rapturous ◇ exhilarated

These words all describe feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.

excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm:

The kids were excited about the holiday.

ecstatic very happy, excited and enthusiastic; showing this enthusiasm:

Sally was ecstatic about her new job.

elated happy and excited because of sth good that has happened or will happen:

I was elated with the thrill of success.

euphoric very happy and excited, but usually only for a short time:

My euphoric mood could not last.

rapturous expressing extreme pleasure or enthusiasm:

He was greeted with rapturous applause.

exhilarated happy and excited, especially after physical activity:

She felt exhilarated with the speed.

Patterns

to feel excited/elated/euphoric/exhilarated

to be excited/ecstatic/elated/euphoric at sth

to be excited/ecstatic/elated about sth

to be excited/elated/exhilarated by sth

to be ecstatic/elated/exhilarated with sth