High spirits
n.joyful, energeticwarm
What it means
A cheerful, lively, and confident state of mind.
Reach for it when describing visible group or personal exuberance
The volunteers' high spirits survived the sudden change of venue.
Choose between these
6- everyday
cheerfulness
a pleasant positive mood is the simple fact
not when Cheerfulness is milder and less energetic than high spirits.
- warm
good humor
an easy, sociable mood shapes interactions
not when Good humor can be calm and does not suggest active excitement.
- professional
animated behavior or atmosphere is being observed
not when Liveliness can arise from tension or noise without happiness.
- formal
success has produced intense happiness
not when Elation normally has a clear cause and may be brief.
- formal
joy and energy overflow visibly
not when Exuberance can be disruptive or excessive and need not include confidence.
- literary
buoyancy
good spirits recover quickly after difficulty
not when Buoyancy emphasizes resilience and can be quiet rather than lively.
Said against
3- low spirits
- gloom
- dejection
It naturally appears in
4- in high spirits
The cast arrived in high spirits for the final rehearsal.
- keep up high spirits
Songs helped keep up high spirits during the delayed journey.
- high spirits spread
The children's high spirits spread through the picnic crowd.
- youthful high spirits
Youthful high spirits need room to move as well as thoughtful boundaries.