euphoria
noun
eu·pho·ria
yü-ˈfȯr-ē-ə
: a feeling of well-being or elation
Apparently, it is the change in mood—the feeling of euphoria and reduced anxiety—that prompts people to start using this dangerous drug.—
Rita L. Atkinson et al.
They had almost a week to recover from the euphoria of Tuesday's series-winning victory …—
Clifton Brown
compare dysphoria
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