collective-euphoria
/kəˌlek.tɪv juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/ IELTSAcademic
noun
a strong feeling of happiness shared by a group of people at the same time. It often happens after a win, success, or exciting event.
- The crowd felt collective euphoria after the final goal.
- The election result created collective euphoria.
- There was collective euphoria in the room.
Adinary Nuance
Collective euphoria is stronger and more shared than simple happiness. It is not the same as joy, which can be personal, or excitement, which can be brief. Writers use it when many people feel the same intense high together. It often suggests a social or public moment, not just one person's emotion.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- hưng phấn tập thể
- Spanish
- euforia colectiva
- Chinese
- 集体狂喜
- Japanese
- 集団的な高揚
- Korean
- 집단적 도취
Etymology
This phrase combines collective, from Latin collectus meaning “gathered,” and euphoria, from Greek euphoria meaning “healthy condition” or “good feeling.” It became common in modern English to describe shared emotional highs.
Common phrases
collective euphoriaa wave of collective euphoriathe feeling of collective euphoria
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Frequently asked questions
- Is collective euphoria a formal phrase?
- Yes, it is fairly formal and often used in writing, news, or analysis.
- What is the difference between collective euphoria and joy?
- Joy is a general feeling. Collective euphoria means many people feel intense joy together.
- Can I use collective euphoria in everyday speech?
- You can, but it sounds more literary or analytical than casual.
- Is collective euphoria used in academic writing?
- Yes. It is useful when describing crowd emotions, public events, or group behavior.