EUPHORIA Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

euphoria

noun

yü-ˈfȯr-ē-ə

Definition of euphoria

as in ecstasy

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion a general euphoria seemed to engulf the city following the World Series win

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Recent Examples of euphoria The drugs seem more like a trip into the abyss instead of a gateway to euphoria. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 Brady Tkachuk not once but twice saw up close the euphoria his brother Matthew felt after winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Back in New York City, the euphoria of the Knicks’ Saturday night NBA triumph bled into Sunday’s Puerto Rican parade, transforming the multicultural gathering into a kind of victory rally. — CNN Money, 15 June 2026 As the clock ticked to the final buzzer on Saturday night, anxiety that had dominated the game’s first three quarters gave way to euphoria. — Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for euphoria

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Hilderbabes can at least relive the beach ecstasy through the latest adaptation — and perhaps there will be more Hilderbrand books brought to the screen.

— Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Depression and anxiety’s impact on moms and babies One drug that has been studied and enhanced our understanding of the way psychedelics work is MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy and causes a euphoric high.

— Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Definition of ecstasy

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Boise finally put a second ball in the back of the net in the opening minutes of stoppage time, sparking wild joy as goalscorer Amang ripped off his shirt and celebrated with nearby fans.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
In these dark times, our collective joy and love needs to be documented, embraced and cultivated.

— Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

If happiness is the best team, then maybe there are better choices.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
This learned hopefulness is because in romance novels, goals are readily attainable, multiple pathways to happiness can exist and perseverance is worthwhile.

— Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Definition of happiness

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