Euforia (en. Euphoria)
/euˈfo.ɾja/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Intense feeling of happiness and well-being.
The euphoria she felt upon receiving the news was indescribable.
La euforia que sintió al recibir la noticia fue indescriptible.
Moment of great optimism and enthusiasm.
The team's victory unleashed euphoria among the fans.
La victoria del equipo desató una euforia entre los aficionados.
Manic state associated with certain mental disorders.
During her episode, she experienced a euphoria that made her believe she could achieve anything.
Durante su episodio, experimentó una euforia que le hizo creer que podía lograr cualquier cosa.
Etymology
From the Greek 'euphoria', meaning 'ease of carrying' or 'well-being'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be in euphoria
To feel extremely happy or excited.
estar en euforia
a momentary euphoria
A brief state of intense happiness.
una euforia momentánea
the euphoria of victory
The intense joy felt after achieving a victory.
la euforia del triunfo
Related Words
exaltation
State of great enthusiasm or fervor.
exaltación
jubilation
Intense joy or great delight.
júbilo
mania
State of extreme mental excitement.
manía
Slang Meanings
To be high
She was so happy that she seemed to be high on euphoria.
Estaba tan feliz que parecía estar volado de euforia.
To be on cloud nine
Since he won the lottery, he has been on cloud nine with euphoria.
Desde que ganó la lotería, está en la nube de la euforia.
To be on a trip
The party was so good that we were all on a trip of euphoria.
La fiesta estaba tan buena que todos estábamos en un viaje de euforia.