euphoric
intensely happy or elated
Roots
- eu-: good, well, or pleasing
- phor / pher: carry, bear, or bring across
Other words with the phor / pher root
- euphoria: intense well-being or joy
- metaphor: a figure of speech that carries meaning across
- phosphorus: a glowing chemical element
- semaphore: a signaling system using flags or arms
Euphoric means carried into a high, almost floating joy.
The team was euphoric after the final score appeared.
Euphoric is stronger than happy. It has lift in it: the feeling carries the person above ordinary mood for a while.