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Antonyms for euphoric


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : yoo-fawr-ik, -for-
Phonetic Transcription : yuˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr-



Definition of euphoric

Origin :
  • 1888, with reference to hashish, from euphoria + -ic. The noun meaning "a drug which causes euphoria" is from 1934.
  • As in intoxicated : adj extremely happy
  • As in jubilant : adj happy
  • As in overjoyed : adj extremely happy
  • As in beatific : adj blissful
  • As in blissful : adj happy
  • As in rapturous : adj ecstatic
  • As in dithyrambic : adj unrestrained
  • As in exhilarated : adj happy
  • As in ecstatic : adj very happy, blissful
  • As in elated : adj very happy
  • As in high : adj intoxicated, drugged
  • As in on cloud nine : adv filled with joy
Example sentences :
  • "He's euphoric," Paula said again, but her face was stricken.
  • Extract from : « The Stars, My Brothers » by Edmond Hamilton
  • The expression was finally used in earnest, and, by euphoric changes, reached its present shape.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 » by Various
  • Both wore street jackets and both men had the unmistakable air of euphoric calm that came within seconds of Alcorn's approach.
  • Extract from : « Assignment's End » by Roger Dee

Synonyms for euphoric

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