EUPHORIC Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

euphoric

adjective

yü-ˈfȯr-ik

Definition of euphoric

as in ecstatic

experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the euphoric winner was momentarily speechless

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Recent Examples of euphoric So in Love, released Friday, June 12, captures a lightning-in-a-bottle love from the euphoric first date to the devastating aftermath. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 Berry said the body recognizes those substances as foreign and creates antibodies that attach to fentanyl molecules, potentially preventing users from experiencing a euphoric high and reducing the risk of a fatal overdose. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Travis Heying An almost magical experience Covering the World Cup in Kansas City has been one of the most euphoric experiences of my career. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Despite missing four starters due to indiscipline, Cameroon were relentless in this World Cup quarter-final and England had an impervious Peter Shilton and David Platt — still euphoric from that volley against Belgium in the previous round — to thank for a fortunate 1-0 half-time lead. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for euphoric

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Many of the fans were ecstatic to see their home team come to their town.

— PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
The ecstatic scenes across the country after a Mexico win, most notably in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, the three host cities, paint the picture of a nation spellbound by its football team.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of ecstatic

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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
For now, the stock market and the credit market are telling slightly different stories about the same companies, one giddy and one wary.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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