high spirits
Definition
Noun: A state of lively happiness, enthusiasm, and confidence; a feeling of joy and pride, often accompanied by energetic excitement.
Usage
"High spirits" is a plural noun used to describe a collective emotional state. It is typically used with verbs like be in, have, enjoy, or lift. - It refers to a positive, elevated mood shared by a person or a group. - It often implies a sense of celebration, triumph, or general exuberance.
Examples
- The team was in high spirits after their championship victory.
- Despite the rain, the festival-goers maintained their high spirits.
- Her promotion put the entire office in high spirits.
- The children's high spirits were evident during the school trip.
Advanced Usage
- To be in high spirits: To be feeling very happy and energetic.
- After receiving the good news, she was in high spirits all day.
- To lift someone's spirits: To make someone feel happier.
- The surprise visit from her friend really lifted her spirits.
Variants and Related Words
- High-spirited (adjective): Full of energy and cheerfulness.
- She is a high-spirited and optimistic person.
- Spirits (noun, plural): A person's emotional state.
- His spirits sank when he heard the bad news.
Synonyms
- Elation
- Exuberance
- Jubilation
- Cheerfulness
- Gaiety
Antonyms
- Low spirits
- Dejection
- Gloom
- Melancholy
Related Idioms
- In good spirits: Feeling happy and positive.
- Although he was recovering, he was in good spirits.
- Break someone's spirit: To destroy someone's enthusiasm or will.
- The constant criticism began to break his spirit.
Noun
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a feeling of joy and pride
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