cloud nine

noun

Informal.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cloud nine¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

"I'm on cloud nine at the minute. What a game," Rock told on Sky Sports.

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With a newly infused burst of energy and optimism, the band is on cloud nine now that guitarist Betty Cisneros is officially in remission from cancer, which was diagnosed over two years ago.

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"I'm on cloud nine. I just can't get over it. I'm walking on air," said McCarthy.

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The ball was scooped up by a 10-year-old diehard Dodgers fan, and he’s been floating on cloud nine ever since.

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Nuss said that while they’re still processing their Olympic defeat, she hopes that they can “float on cloud nine” for the rest of today and into tomorrow.

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