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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Jolie and Pax were photographed walking from the restaurant in high spirits.
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
Good seems happy and in high spirits, especially with her new man, Majors.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 July 2024
Despite speculation about her attitude at the Grammys, Ballerini appeared to be in high spirits as she was seated at a table with Lionel Richie, despite missing the red carpet due to traffic caused by the storm pummeling California.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
The players were in high spirits afterwards, too, despite the franchise missing the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years and the 10th time in 12 years.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
Good seems happy and in high spirits, especially with her new man, Majors.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 July 2024
Despite speculation about her attitude at the Grammys, Ballerini appeared to be in high spirits as she was seated at a table with Lionel Richie, despite missing the red carpet due to traffic caused by the storm pummeling California.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
The players were in high spirits afterwards, too, despite the franchise missing the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years and the 10th time in 12 years.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2024
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“In high spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20spirits. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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