euphoria

Euphoria is defined as a feeling of well-being and great happiness.

(noun)

An example of euphoria is how you feel after your new baby is born.

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See euphoria in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a feeling of vigor, well-being, or high spirits

Origin: ModL < Gr, power of bearing easily < euphoros, bearing well < eu- (see eu-) + pherein, bear

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See euphoria in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A feeling of great happiness or well-being.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: , from Greek

Origin: , from euphoros, healthy

Origin: : eu-, eu-

Origin: + pherein, to bear; see bher-1 in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • eu·phorˈic (-fôrˈĭk, -fŏrˈ-) adjective
  • eu·phorˈi·cal·ly adverb

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