Basic Details
Word: Euphorically
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that shows great happiness or excitement.
Synonyms: Joyfully, ecstatically, blissfully
Antonyms: Sadly, unhappily, depressingly
Idioms and Phrases
- On cloud nine: To be extremely happy. Example: "After winning the competition, she was on cloud nine and couldn't stop smiling."
- Jump for joy: To be very happy and excited. Example: "He jumped for joy when he found out he had passed the exam."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She danced euphorically at her birthday party, celebrating with friends and family.
Example 2: The crowd cheered euphorically as the team scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
Example 3: He felt euphorically grateful when he received the good news about his health.
Fun Fact
The word "euphoria" comes from the Greek word "euphoros," which means "healthy." It originally referred to a feeling of well-being, which later developed into the sense of intense happiness we use today.
Famous Quote
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." Dalai Lama
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "euphorically" mean?
a) In a sad way
b) In a happy or excited way
c) In a confused way
d) In a quiet way
Answer: b) In a happy or excited way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "euphorically"?
a) Gloomily
b) Sad
c) Joyfully
d) Angrily
Answer: c) Joyfully
3. Which word is an antonym of "euphorically"?
a) Happily
b) Blissfully
c) Sadly
d) Exuberantly
Answer: c) Sadly
4. Which sentence uses "euphorically" correctly?
a) He euphorically walked to school every day.
b) They felt euphorically after receiving the bad news.
c) She sang euphorically when her team won the match.
d) He euphorically painted a picture of a tree.
Answer: c) She sang euphorically when her team won the match.
5. Which idiom means the same as "euphorically"?
a) On cloud nine
b) Under the weather
c) In a pickle
d) Dead as a doornail
Answer: a) On cloud nine
