Definition

1. Noun:
   • A state of extreme happiness, bliss, or euphoria: "Cloud nine" is an idiomatic expression describing a feeling of being supremely happy, elated, or on top of the world.

Usage

• "Cloud nine" is used as a singular, uncountable noun. It is almost always used with the preposition "on" in the phrase "to be on cloud nine."
• This idiom is informal and is used to emphasize a very high level of joy, often due to a specific positive event or news.

Examples

• Noun:
  • When she got the promotion, she was on cloud nine for weeks.
  • He's been on cloud nine ever since his daughter was born.
  • Winning the championship put the whole team on cloud nine.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on cloud nine": To be in a state of perfect happiness.
  • After the wedding, the newlyweds were on cloud nine.
• "To float/walk on cloud nine": Variants that emphasize the light, euphoric feeling.
  • She was floating on cloud nine after receiving the good news.

Variants and Related Words

• Seventh heaven (n): Another idiom with a very similar meaning of extreme happiness.
  • He was in seventh heaven when his favorite band asked him to join them on stage.
• Bliss (n): Perfect happiness, great joy.
• Euphoria (n): A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Synonyms

• Ecstasy: An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
• Elation: Great happiness and exhilaration.
• Jubilation: A feeling of great happiness and triumph.

Related Idioms

• Over the moon: To be extremely pleased or happy.
  • She was over the moon about her exam results.
• On top of the world: Feeling wonderful, elated, very happy.
  • Getting that job made him feel on top of the world.
• In high spirits: To be cheerful and lively.
  • The sunny weather put everyone in high spirits.

Noun

1. a state of extreme happiness