euphoria
noun
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; an exaggerated sense of well-being.
Etymology
From Greek euphoria "power of enduring easily," from euphoros "healthy," from eu "well" + pherein "to bear."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The euphoria of winning the championship lasted for weeks."
- 2.
"Runners often experience euphoria after completing a marathon."
- 3.
"The announcement brought a wave of euphoria throughout the office."
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Fun Fact
Runner's euphoria, or "runner's high," is caused by endocannabinoids—natural compounds similar to cannabis that the body produces during sustained exercise. It evolved to help our ancestors endure long-distance hunting.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (E, U, P, H, O, R, I, A)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "EU" at the start of words.
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