in good spirits

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in high spirits . Happy, cheerful, as in Jane was in good spirits today . [Early 1700s] However, high spirits also can indicate liveliness and vivacity, as in The children were in high spirits at the prospect of a trip to the circus .

Example Sentences

"It needs to come out because if it grows, it would be bad," McCall said, adding: "So say a prayer for me. I am in good spirits."

From BBC

Despite the many negative indicators for his campaign in the weeks leading up to election day, Gascón remained in good spirits in an interview with the Times at 7:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

The band themselves also appeared in good spirits, exchanging smiles, with Smith playfully dancing around during the encore that included Close To Me and Lullaby.

From BBC

“It’s gutting, but he’s in good spirits. If I was out here, and this was happening in Nashville, I’d feel so displaced.”

From Los Angeles Times

Passengers have remained in good spirits despite the delays, which are estimated to have cost the company millions of pounds.

From BBC

Related Words

• animated
• bright
• buoyant
• cheery
• chipper
• chirpy
• effervescent
• enthusiastic
• good-natured
• happy
• jaunty
• jolly
• joyful
• lighthearted
• lively
• merry
• optimistic
• peppy
• perky
• pleasant