Synonyms

on cloud nine

Idioms

Blissfully happy, as in Ever since he proposed to her, her parents have been on cloud nine. The exact allusion of nine in this term is unclear, and different figures, especially seven (perhaps alluding to seventh heaven), are sometimes substituted. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

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on cloud nine

Jesus was on cloud nine after two close-range finishes in the first half to help guarantee the Gunners a top eight finish.

From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026

The ball was scooped up by a 10-year-old diehard Dodgers fan, and he’s been floating on cloud nine ever since.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024

And as the show drew to a close with a euphoric version of Love At First Sight, Kylie declared: "I’m on cloud nine."

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2024

“Man, I’m on cloud nine, baby,” said Rey Pascua, past president of the Filipino-American Community of the Yakima Valley.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

Oh my gosh, I am on cloud nine.

From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2024

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