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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In video taken from the practice, Kelce looked to be in high spirits, stretching, talking to and trotting alongside the signal-caller, who wore a yellow quarterback jersey. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Although the much smaller Michino’o/Togitsu metal foundry detachments could not compete with the Ōhashi unit in terms of sheer noise and numbers, these girls were in high spirits this fine and yet‑too‑hot hot morning. Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025 The audience remained in high spirits, even halfway through the show when the band tested a new track from an upcoming album. Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025 The effervescent Jasper tends to her needs lovingly, always in high spirits. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in high spirits

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“In high spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20spirits. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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