top of the world
Ultimate elation state
Top of the world describes a state of extreme happiness, elation, or success.
Someone who feels on top of the world is experiencing peak satisfaction or triumph, as if they've reached the highest possible point of achievement or joy.
After getting the promotion, I felt like I was on top of the world.
The phrase draws on the metaphor of standing at the summit—nothing above you, everything below.
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- on cloud nineExtremely elated state
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
mountain top · fulfillment · aspiration · euphoria · Everest · bliss · over the moon · walking on air · pinnacle · exhilaration · transcendence · achievement · satisfaction · apex · zenith · mountaintop · ecstasy · on top
top of the worlddown in the dumps
Sad and dispirited
rock bottom · miserable · devastated · crushed · despondent
top of the worldrock bottom
Lowest possible level
in the gutter · down and out · hitting bottom · in ruins · washed up
top of the worldbottom of the barrel
Worst of what remains
rock bottom · at the bottom · lowest of the low · underground · six feet under
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