/juːˈfɔːriə/
eu·phoria
BrE /juːˈfɔːriə/
NAmE /juːˈfɔːriə/
[U]
an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time
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eu·phor·ic
BrE /juːˈfɒrɪk/
NAmE /juːˈfɔːrɪk/
My euphoric mood could not last.
excitedecstatic ◇ elated ◇ euphoric ◇ rapturous ◇ exhilarated
These words all describe feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.
excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm:
The kids were excited about the holiday.
ecstatic very happy, excited and enthusiastic; showing this enthusiasm:
Sally was ecstatic about her new job.
elated happy and excited because of sth good that has happened or will happen:
I was elated with the thrill of success.
euphoric very happy and excited, but usually only for a short time:
My euphoric mood could not last.
rapturous expressing extreme pleasure or enthusiasm:
He was greeted with rapturous applause.
exhilarated happy and excited, especially after physical activity:
She felt exhilarated with the speed.
Patterns
to feel excited/elated/euphoric/exhilarated
to be excited/ecstatic/elated/euphoric at sth
to be excited/ecstatic/elated about sth
to be excited/elated/exhilarated by sth
to be ecstatic/elated/exhilarated with sth