in high spirits
idiom
: very happy and excited
All the children were in high spirits on the last day of school.
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The two frontmen are in high spirits, and at one point Orzabal begins translating Smith’s stage patter to French for the benefit of the Parisian audience.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite the gravity of the situation, sources told the outlet that the 57-year-old is in high spirits and recovering well after the procedure to remove his right foot.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The pair was seen having lunch at Cuban restaurant Matilda’s Kitchen with family and friends, where Williams seemed to be in high spirits.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The Grammys kicked off Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in high spirits, drawing attention to first responders and the resilience of the music community.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Feb. 2025
Despite the gravity of the situation, sources told the outlet that the 57-year-old is in high spirits and recovering well after the procedure to remove his right foot.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The pair was seen having lunch at Cuban restaurant Matilda’s Kitchen with family and friends, where Williams seemed to be in high spirits.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The Grammys kicked off Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in high spirits, drawing attention to first responders and the resilience of the music community.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in high spirits
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“In high spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20spirits. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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