in good spirits
Happy and optimistic
In good spirits describes a cheerful, optimistic, or content state of mind.
Someone in good spirits is feeling positive and upbeat: Despite the long delay, the travelers remained in good spirits.
The phrase often notes mood in difficult circumstances: She was in good spirits after the surgery.
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- on cloud nineExtremely elated state
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
elation · walking on air · camaraderie · merry · exhilaration · full of beans · contentment · happiness · smiling · buoyant · optimism · spring in step · conviviality · glowing · blithe · hopefulness · joy · chipper
- mood idiomsbad mood, black mood, dark mood, foul mood, in a mood
- upbeatcheerful, lighthearted, peppy, lively, animated
emotional state/mood
in good spiritsdepressed
Persistently sad, spiritless
downcast · dejected · despondent · glum · melancholy
good, spirit, goods, spirited, spirits, spiritual, dispirited