in good spirits

1. Also, in high spirits. Happy, cheerful, as in Jane was in good spirits today. [Early 1700s] However, high spirits also can indicate liveliness and vivacity, as in The children were in high spirits at the prospect of a trip to the circus.

Example Sentences

Even after many JPMorgan executives clocked out, Dimon was there for more than two hours in good spirits and with a drink in hand.

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Sure enough, staying calm and taking one’s time made the work go that much faster, for without all the scolding and rushing there were fewer mistakes made and everyone kept in good spirits.

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He seemed in good spirits when he left the field, joking with England Lions batter Jordan Cox, whom he had just caught on the boundary.

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“It looks like the guys are in good spirits and things like that, and they know that tomorrow’s gonna be a work day and they better be ready to go,” Skipper said.

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A representative for the Osefos said Friday that they are “back home safely with their family and in good spirits.”

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Related Words

• animated 
• bright 
• buoyant 
• cheery 
• chipper 
• chirpy 
• effervescent 
• enthusiastic 
• good-natured 
• happy 
• jaunty 
• jolly 
• joyful 
• lighthearted 
• lively 
• merry 
• optimistic 
• peppy 
• perky 
• pleasant