in high spirits
idiom
: very happy and excited
All the children were in high spirits on the last day of school.
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Backgrid Pausing to greet fans while filming her new show The Beauty in Paris, Hadid—who wore a patchwork top, floor-grazing jeans, and pointed heels—seemed to be in high spirits.
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Pera, 30, was in high spirits after one of the standout victories of her career.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The actresses appeared to be in high spirits, chatting with each other and posing for photos.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
The fashion crowd was in high spirits, ready to celebrate.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Pera, 30, was in high spirits after one of the standout victories of her career.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The actresses appeared to be in high spirits, chatting with each other and posing for photos.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
The fashion crowd was in high spirits, ready to celebrate.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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“In high spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20spirits. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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