in high spirits

phrase

: very happy and excited

All the children were in high spirits on the last day of school.

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Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz fit in some quality time in London, while Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer are in high spirits for a dinner with InStyle and Peacock in Beverly Hills, California. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

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“In high spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20spirits. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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