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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Navy lined up to punt and the Corps of Cadets were in high spirits – many of them turning their back on the field to chant at fans in the second level above them. —

Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024 The holiday season is a time for family and friends, delicious foods and gifts, and giving back also often come to mind for those in high spirits. —

Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024 The man on trial for murder in connection with the February 2024 death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was allegedly in high spirits, at times giggling, when he was taken in for questioning by investigators, prosecutors alleged in court on Monday. —

Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024 Walpole’s chief executive officer Helen Brocklebank was in high spirits and praised Britain’s 81 billion pound luxury sector. —

Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in high spirits

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