euphoric

[ yoo-fawr-ik, -for- ]

/ yuˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr- /

intensely happy or confident: She was euphoric when she received the Oscar.

Psychology. in a state of happy and confident well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states as mania.

Origin of euphoric

euphor(ia) + -ic

eu·phor·i·cal·ly, adverb

The director, Jonathan Demme, offers us a continuous rock experience that keeps building, becoming ever more intense and euphoric.

The Stacks: Pauline Kael's Talking Heads Obsession |Pauline Kael |November 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But when I wrote the check, it was the most euphoric feeling.

Meet Justin Jedlica, the Real Life Ken Doll |Erin Cunningham |April 15, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Over-the-counter cough syrup may also be used, though the effects of that are more hallucinogenic than euphoric.

Lil Wayne Hospitalization: What the Hell Is Sizzurp? |Melissa Leon |March 17, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Upon hearing the news that the bill had passed in 2010, like many suffering with chronic pain, Portuguez was euphoric.

New Jersey Patients in Pain Over Scarcity of Medical Marijuana |Abby Haglage |February 7, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

He should have been euphoric, and more than just euphoric, gracious.

You’re Over, Lance Armstrong |Buzz Bissinger |January 18, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Both wore street jackets and both men had the unmistakable air of euphoric calm that came within seconds of Alcorn's approach.

Assignment's End |Roger Dee
The expression was finally used in earnest, and, by euphoric changes, reached its present shape.

Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 37, December 10, 1870 |Various
"He's euphoric," Paula said again, but her face was stricken.

The Stars, My Brothers |Edmond Hamilton