high spirits
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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Not that we should complain about good feelings given that high spirits among the animals we call CEOs can have such a positive influence in enabling new opportunities.
Everyone is usually in high spirits, and the goodwill is high.
From MarketWatch
It remains unclear when the military personnel, said to be in "high spirits", and the aircraft will return to Nigeria.
From BBC
“Speech all done! Speech all done!” the boys chanted, still in high spirits from their success with the tableaux.
From Literature
The admiral twirled his cane, obviously in high spirits.
From Literature
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