high spirits

plural noun

1. a mood of joy, elation, etc.; vivacity.

Example Sentences

"She was in high spirits," says Friend A. "She was joking around."

From BBC

As the Cool Britannia movement was starting to surge, Mr McNamara found the nation's blossoming mood matched by the crowd's high spirits on a warm evening outside the venue, which has now closed.

From BBC

"It might have been offensive had people been asked to dress up like a bride or groom but here it's just a party, we should take it in high spirits," she said.

From BBC

"She seemed in very high spirits this morning. I want what's best for the team, and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch," said Morgan.

From BBC

Hundreds of eighth-graders in freshly ironed button-down shirts and flowing dresses filed into Andrew Carnegie Middle School with their families Tuesday morning in high spirits.

From Los Angeles Times

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