Word: Euphoria
Pronunciation: yo͞oˈfôrēə
Meaning: a feeling or state of intense excitement, a feeling of deep happiness; exaggerated elation.
Etymology: Euphoria derives from the Greek preposition ευ (well) and the verb φερω (I carry). In this sense, euphoria is a “well carrying”, or a “well bearing”.
Usage: A feeling of sudden euphoria settled over the team as, reaching the mouth of the cave, they stumbled into the light.
