Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Greatly elated, in high spirits: A state of heightened excitement, joy, or enthusiasm, often leading to spontaneous action.
   • Highly inspired, in a creative vein: A state of increased inspiration or creative impulse, often for artistic or expressive activities.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy cao hứng hát một bài. (He was greatly elated and sang a song.)
  • Khi cao hứng cũng làm thơ. (When highly inspired, he also writes verse.)
  • Thấy cảnh đẹp, ông ấy cao hứng vẽ một bức tranh. (Seeing the beautiful scenery, he was inspired and painted a picture.)

Advanced Usage

• The term describes a temporary, peak emotional or creative state that often results in impulsive or celebratory behavior. It is typically triggered by a positive event, atmosphere, or sudden idea.

Variants and Related Words

• Hứng khởi (adj): excited, enthusiastic.
  • Cô ấy rất hứng khởi với kế hoạch mới. (She is very excited about the new plan.)
• Phấn khích (adj): excited, exhilarated.
  • Đội chiến thắng trong trạng thái phấn khích. (The winning team was in a state of exhilaration.)

Synonyms

• Elated: Very happy and excited.
• Inspired: Filled with the urge or ability to do something creative.
• In high spirits: Cheerful and lively.

Related Idioms

• Cả thèm chóng chán: Refers to a fleeting interest or enthusiasm, easily excited but quickly bored. This can be a related concept, as often describes a temporary peak of feeling.
  • Đừng mua nhiều đồ chơi, nó có tính cả thèm chóng chán. (Don't buy many toys; he has a tendency to be easily excited but quickly bored.)

adj

1. Greatly elated, highly inspired
   • cao hứng hát một bài
     to sing a song when greatly elated
   • khi cao hứng cũng làm thơ
     when highly inspired, he also writes verse