on cloud nine

phrase

Synonyms of on cloud ninenext
informal
: very happy
He's been on cloud nine ever since she agreed to marry him.

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After all, the organization and its fan base have never celebrated a World Series title, and the entire state, let alone the city itself, is still on cloud nine after the five-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Cink was on cloud nine after his amazing shot. — Jay Paris, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026 Omaha, Nebraska — Surrounded by friends and family at his birthday party this week, 10-year-old True Beethe of Omaha, Nebraska, was on cloud nine, but his bliss had not come easy. — Steve Hartman, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Clara is on cloud nine, excitedly texting Aunt Jenny with giant speech bubbles that pop on the screen until the messages suddenly stop. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on cloud nine

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“On cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20cloud%20nine. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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