high spirits

/haɪ ˌspɪrɪts/
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Definitions of high spirits
  1. noun
    a feeling of joy and pride
    synonyms: elation, lightness
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    types:
    euphoria, euphory
    a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
    type of:
    joy, joyfulness, joyousness
    the emotion of great happiness
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