high spirits

noun
a mood of joy, elation, etc.; vivacity.
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high spirits

noun
a feeling of joy and pride [syn: elation
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High spirits is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
At the close of the celebration, people left in high spirits.
There were both high spirits and threat in the lilting, carnivalesque music in
  the first movement.
It had not occurred to the lady to do that, and she trotted away in high
  spirits.
The day's end sent the open house guests home with warm hearts, high spirits,
  and full stomachs.
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