high spirits

plural noun

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

Example Sentences

As they set off for Washington on Thursday, the Ukrainian side was in high spirits.

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

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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