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In high spirits
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Very happy, cheerful and enjoying yourself.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- The team left the final rehearsal in high spirits.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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The team left the final rehearsal ________.
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In high spirits — Very happy, cheerful and enjoying yourself.
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Very happy, cheerful and enjoying yourself.
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When to use it
Use it to describe a lively positive mood, often shared by a group. It suits conversation and general writing.
More examples in context
- We arrived at the picnic in high spirits despite the early start.
- She was in high spirits after hearing that her story had been accepted.
Usage note
Keep spirits plural. In this expression, spirits means mood, not ghosts or alcoholic drinks.
A short conversation
A: How was the group after the concert?
B: Everyone was in high spirits and kept talking about the final song.
A: It sounds as though the evening went well.
One more practice question
How is a group in high spirits feeling?
A. Deeply unhappy and discouraged.
B. Happy and cheerful.
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B. High spirits describes a positive, lively mood.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.