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cloud nine

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noun

Informal.

  1. a state of perfect happiness (usually in the phraseon cloud nine ).

Etymology

Origin of cloud nine

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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Jesus was on cloud nine after two close-range finishes in the first half to help guarantee the Gunners a top eight finish.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

When Emma Davey met Ashley Southgate in 2015, she was on "cloud nine".

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

I’m on cloud nine when it comes to the cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

“Man, I’m on cloud nine, baby,” said Rey Pascua, past president of the Filipino-American Community of the Yakima Valley.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Oh my gosh, I am on cloud nine.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2024

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