high spirits
haɪ ˈspɪrɪts
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Definition of high spirits - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

joyful moodstate of happiness with energetic enthusiasm or pride
  • She was in high spirits after winning the game.
  • The children were in high spirits on the last day.
  • Despite setbacks, the crew remained in high spirits.
cheerfulness elation exuberance
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Expressions with high spirits

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in high spiritsadj.
feeling happy and full of energy
She was in high spirits after the good news.

Expressions with high

high onadv.
in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
fly highv.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
high gearn.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
high groundn.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
at high noonadv.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
have high hopesv.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Expressions with spirits

lift spiritsv.
make someone feel happier or more positive
The surprise party really lifted her spirits.
raise spiritsv.
make someone feel happier or more cheerful
The music helped raise spirits after the long day.
dampen spiritsv.
cause someone to feel less happy or excited
The delay dampened their spirits.
in good spiritsadv.
feeling cheerful or happy
She completed her work in good spirits..
in high spiritsadj.
feeling happy and full of energy
She was in high spirits after the good news.
in low spiritsadj.
feeling sad or discouraged
She was in low spirits after the bad news.
keep your spirits upv.
stay positive and hopeful
Keep your spirits up; the interviews will pay off soon.
raise one's spiritsv.
make someone feel happier or more hopeful
Her kind words helped raise his spirits.
keep one's spirits upv.
maintain a positive attitude during tough times
She tried to keep her spirits up during the exam.
lift one's spiritsv.
make someone feel happier or more cheerful
The surprise party really lifted her spirits.

Terms related to high spirits

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spiritspiritedspiritualspirituallybuoyancygleejubilantlivelymerrimentmoraleoptimismupbeat

Terms with high spirits included in their meaning

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exhilarationn.
high spirits
state of being lively and cheerful
merryadj.
happy
full of high spirits and happiness
cheerful as a larkadj.
emotion
full of high spirits and energy
jocundadj.
cheerful
marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
effervescingadj.
lively person
showing high spirits and energy
elatednessn.
emotion
feeling very happy, excited, or in high spirits
in fine fettleadj.
emotion
in high spirits or good mood
in one's altitudesadv.
emotion
in a state of high spirits or elation

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  1. French:allégresse, ...
  2. German:gute Laune, ...
  3. Italian:buonumore, ...
  4. Spanish:buen ánimo, ...
  5. Portuguese:espírito elevado, ...
  6. Chinese:兴高采烈, ...
  7. Japanese:上機嫌, ...
  8. Arabic:معنويات مرتفعة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַצַּב רוּחַ מְרוֹמָם, ...
  10. Russian:приподнятое настроение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піднесений настрій, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्साह, ...

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