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high spirits

American  

plural noun

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


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Judging by the high spirits of the band and the audience, these must have been three of the greatest nights of his short life.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Anticipation for their second match against Morocco on Friday is building and the conical pranks are perhaps an indication of high spirits.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Netflix kicks off tech earnings on Thursday, and the sector is going into reporting season in high spirits, as evidenced by Wednesday’s trading.

From Barron's Apr. 15, 2026

Though both dressed in black when they spoke with The Envelope at the Four Seasons Los Angeles recently, Trier and Skarsgård exhibited high spirits and fond camaraderie while examining the mysteries of relationships and art.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

James was in high spirits after school on Monday as well.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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