high spirits

plural noun

1. a mood of joy, elation, etc.; vivacity.

Example Sentences

If Kamala Harris continues to display high spirits, she will show that the right-wing weirdos have not gotten her down, reaching back to a tradition of subversive joy that has always sustained oppressed people.

From Salon

Delegates and supporters here have been in high spirits all week.

From BBC

General Manager Junior Mujtaba said he could tell something was wrong when the players were eating dinner, but that they were still in high spirits.

From Seattle Times

The hikers were in high spirits despite the early hour.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Thomas added that pupils were in "high spirits" and "looking forward to completing their journey".

From BBC

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• response
• scene
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• temperament