high spirits
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
Everyone is usually in high spirits, and the goodwill is high.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025
Carse also said Wood was in high spirits after his injury scare.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
In high spirits, we whoop as we leap.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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