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rising spirits
[ˈraɪzɪŋ ˈspɪrɪts]
noun phrase
ânimos em alta / espíritos levantados
1.
An improvement in mood or morale; increasing happiness or optimism among a group of people
With the team's recent victories, rising spirits were evident in the locker room.
Com as vitórias recentes do time, os ânimos em alta eram evidentes no vestiário.
2.
A growing sense of hope, confidence, or positive energy
Rising spirits in the company after the announcement of new job opportunities.
Espíritos levantados na empresa após o anúncio de novas oportunidades de emprego.
NYC Slang
vibes going up / energy lifting
Synonyms
improving morale
growing optimism
lifting mood
boosting confidence
renewed hope
Antonyms
falling spirits
declining morale
sinking mood
dampened spirits
low morale
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ânimos em alta / moral elevada
Common usage in everyday conversation
São Paulo
espíritos levantados
Slightly more formal variant
Portugal
moral em ascensão / ânimos revigorados
Formal and literary usage preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
raise someone's spirits
in high spirits
boost morale
lift the mood
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