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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Molly Shannon is in high spirits during a walk in Manhattan on July 14. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Martin Vasso and Nico Cinelli moved from Argentina to the KC area 4 years ago and were in high spirits when their team came. — Zuri Primos july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Most importantly, everyone was in high spirits. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 9 Apr. 2026 In the first, Duane and Sonny emerge from basketball practice in high spirits. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in high spirits

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