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Definition of Be on cloud nine
1. Verb. Feel extreme happiness or elation. "Sam and Sue be on cloud nine"
Exact synonyms: Exult, Jump For Joy, Walk On Air
Generic synonyms: Joy, Rejoice
Specialized synonyms: Rejoice, Triumph, Wallow
Derivative terms: Exultant, Exultation, Walking On Air
Generic synonyms: Joy, Rejoice
Specialized synonyms: Rejoice, Triumph, Wallow
Derivative terms: Exultant, Exultation, Walking On Air
Lexicographical Neighbors of Be On Cloud Nine
Literary usage of Be on cloud nine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Teaching Adolescent Writers by Kelly Gallagher (2006)
"Why is someone who is feeling great said to be "on cloud nine"? 6. Why do we nod
our heads yes and shake our heads no? 7. Why do ostriches stick their heads ..."
2. 54 by Wu Ming (2005)
"Then, when the wan was oven, you give me that damned medal and I, who have among
other things become an American citizen, am supposed to be on cloud nine, ..."
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