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Where does the word "euphoria" come from? It comes from Greek euphoria, and was adopted directly into English (1700s).
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Where does the word "euphoria" come from? It comes from Greek euphoria, and was adopted directly into English (1700s).
Euphoria’s story begins in Greek: euphoria meant “a state of well-being.” Literally bearing well, a state of well-being, from eu (well) and pherein (to bear). It reached English by 1700s as euphoria. A medical term for the feeling of well-being of a healthy person. Today, euphoria means a feeling of intense happiness, confidence, or well-being.
- Stage 1 · Greek · ancient euphoria "a state of well-being", literally bearing well, a state of well-being, from eu (well) and pherein (to bear).
- Stage 2 · English · 1700s euphoria "a feeling of intense happiness", a medical term for the feeling of well-being of a healthy person.