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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

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  • 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

    liveliness

    animated behavior or atmosphere is being observed

    not when Liveliness can arise from tension or noise without happiness.

  • formal

    elation

    success has produced intense happiness

    not when Elation normally has a clear cause and may be brief.

  • formal

    exuberance

    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.

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