high spirits
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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But fans remained in high spirits, dancing to the beat of drums, singing patriotic songs and wearing shirts bearing the name of team captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Italy meanwhile will travel to the Principality Stadium in high spirits after a historic first win against England in Rome last Saturday.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
Then I bought her a dried bundle of lavender, and we made the long drive home in high spirits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
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.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
There were none in sight, but the air of high spirits made it feel like a fair day.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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