- Today's Word
Euphorafull
[yoo-fawr-uh-fuhl]
Definition
- (adjective) A whimsical blend of “euphoria” and “full,” this term describes a state of being completely filled with or immersed in an intense feeling of euphoria, joy, and blissful well-being.
Example
After summiting the mountain peak and taking in the breathtaking vista, the hikers felt euphorafull, their spirits soaring with an overwhelming sense of elation and profound contentment.
Fun Fact
While “euphoria” typically refers to an intense state of happiness or excitement, “euphorafull” takes this concept a step further by suggesting a state of being utterly filled or saturated with euphoric joy. It evokes the imagery of being so brimming with blissful euphoria that it radiates from every pore, enveloping one’s entire being in a luminescent glow of pure elation.
(verb) To criticize someone or something severely and publicly, often with harsh or scathing language.
The columnist excoriated the company’s leadership for ignoring repeated safety warnings.
Excoriate comes from the Latin excoriare, meaning “to strip off the skin,” from ex- (“off”) and corium (“hide” or “skin”). While the word originally described physical abrasion, its meaning shifted metaphorically over time to describe verbal attacks so harsh they feel skin-deep, leaving nothing protected.