Euphoria meaning: Euphoria is a state of extreme happiness

Euphoria is a state of extreme happiness, excitement and self-confidence that is out of proportion to the situation. It can be caused by various factors such as mental disorders, drugs, neurological disorders, hypoxia, hyperthyroidism and more. Euphoria definition : A feeling of great happiness or well-being. n. extreme happiness and an elevated sense of well-being. An exaggerated degree of euphoria that does not reflect the reality of one’s situation is common in manic episodes and hypomanic episodes. —euphoric adj. Health and happiness are often linked, sometimes even in etymologies. Today euphoria generally refers to happiness, but it comes from euphoros, a Greek word that means “healthy.” Given that root, it’s unsurprising that in its original English uses euphoria was a medical term.