cloud nine
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Definition
- 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
- a state of extreme happiness