cloud nine

noun

, Informal.

1. a state of perfect happiness (usually in the phrase on cloud nine ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of cloud nine¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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

When she landed on “Matlock” as a title with modern potential, she learned the rights had already been secured by another production company, Cloud Nine, and they were looking for a writer to helm it.

From Los Angeles Times

Eric Olsen, the actor and founder of Cloud Nine, suggested that Matlock is “like Batman — she goes to her lair,” Urman said.

From Los Angeles Times

Nuss said that while they’re still processing their Olympic defeat, she hopes that they can “float on cloud nine” for the rest of today and into tomorrow.

From Los Angeles Times

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