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Definition of High spirits
1. Noun. A feeling of joy and pride.
Generic synonyms: Joy, Joyfulness, Joyousness
Specialized synonyms: Euphoria, Euphory
Derivative terms: Elate, Light
Definition of High spirits
1. Noun. joyous elation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of High Spirits
Literary usage of High spirits
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin (1913)
"With young persons past childhood, when they are in high spirits, there is always
much meaningless laughter. The laughter of the gods is described by Homer ..."
2. The New Poetry: An Anthology by Harriet Monroe, Alice Corbin Henderson (1917)
"... H—THEIR IRREPRESSIBLE high spirits Wild crap-shooters with a whoop and a call
Danced the juba in their gambling-hall And laughed fit to kill, ..."
3. Southern Literary Messenger (1858)
"... afterwards to join Gen. Sumpter. The full execution of,this enterprise ensured
to us all our wishes. The troops moved off in high spirits, ..."
4. The Diary and Letters of Gouverneur Morris: Minister of the United States to by Gouverneur Morris (1888)
"The king in high spirits. Letter to Washington on the paper circulation of France
and the general anarchy. The Bishop of Autun to go to England. ..."
5. The History of "Punch" by Marion Harry Spielmann (1895)
"... Burnand," and " Tenniel"—Dinners to Punch—The Punch Club—Exit Albert Smith—High
Spirits—"The Whistling Oyster"—Baylis as a Prophet—"Two Pins Club. ..."
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