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Definition of Euphoria

1. Noun. A feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation.

Definition of Euphoria

1. Noun. An excited state of joy, a good feeling, a state of intense happiness. ¹

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Definition of Euphoria

1. a feeling of well-being [n -S] : EUPHORIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Euphoria

1. An exaggerated feeling of physical and mental well being, especially when not justified by external reality. Euphoria may be induced by drugs such as opioids, amphetamines and alcohol and is also a feature of mania. (11 Nov 1997)

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Literary usage of Euphoria

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Semi-insane and the Semi-responsible: (Demifous Et Demiresponsables) by Joseph Grasset (1907)
"Discontent and Exaggerated Contentment (euphoria of the Physical Ego) A slight ... Speaking of this symptom we may contrast it with its opposite, euphoria, ..."

2. Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science by Kansas Academy of Science (1922)
"euphoria kerni Hald. Throughout the western third of the state; common. June, July. ... This grub formed a small earthen cell in which to pupate. euphoria ..."

3. Report of the Illinois State Entomologist Concerning Operations Under the by Illinois State Entomologist (1905)
"... corn roots from June 27 to July 9, and adults have been taken from the middle of March to December 1. THE FLOWER-BEETLES. euphoria inda Linn. euphoria ..."

4. The Lychee and Lungan by George Weidman Groff (1921)
"(Separate with new pagination) p. 7, 25. (1877 or 78?) euphoria ... euphoria t с hi it ul at a Radlk.. Rec. Bot. Surv. Ind. 3:347. (1907). ..."

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