Usage Note
Hochgefühl describes an elevated feeling of joy or euphoria, often after a success or achievement. Im Hochgefühl des Sieges (in the euphoria of victory) is a typical context.
Examples
"Ein Hochgefühl überkam sie, als sie die Ziellinie überquerte."
Natural Translation
A feeling of elation came over her as she crossed the finishing line.
Literal Translation
A high-feeling overcame her, as she the finish-line crossed.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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