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high spirits

[/haɪ ˈspɪrɪts/]
noun
bom humor, alegria
1. a state of cheerfulness and optimism; feeling happy and lively
The children were in high spirits after winning the competition.
As crianças estavam em bom humor após vencer a competição.
2. enthusiasm and excitement about something
The team left for the tournament in high spirits.
O time saiu para o torneio cheio de entusiasmo.
NYC Slang
in a good mood, feeling good, hyped up
Synonyms
good moodcheerfulnessgaietyelationexuberance
Antonyms
low spiritsdepressionsadnessmelancholydespondency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bom humor, alegria
most commonly used across Brazil
São Paulo
animado, de bom humor
often used colloquially in daily speech
Rio de Janeiro
animadão, com moral alta
more colloquial and informal usage
Portugal
de bom humor, bem-disposto
slightly more formal register in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in good spirits
keep one's spirits up
raise someone's spirits
dampen someone's spirits
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