good spirits

NOUN

felicity

Synonyms

STRONG

bliss cheerfulness contentment delight ecstasy elation enjoyment euphoria exhilaration exuberance glee joviality joy jubilation merriment mirth pleasure rapture well-being

Antonyms

STRONG

depression despair discouragement dislike displeasure dissatisfaction gloom hate hatred lack melancholy misery need pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness upset want woe worry

NOUN

happiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bliss contentment delight elation enjoyment euphoria exhilaration glee joy jubilation laughter optimism peace of mind pleasure prosperity well-being

STRONG

beatitude blessedness cheer cheerfulness content delectation delirium ecstasy enchantment exuberance felicity gaiety geniality gladness hilarity hopefulness joviality lightheartedness merriment mirth paradise playfulness rejoicing sanctity vivacity

WEAK

cheeriness eudemonia good cheer good humor seventh heaven

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression despair discouragement displeasure dissatisfaction gloom melancholy misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness upset woe worry

NOUN

joyfulness

Synonyms

STRONG

beatitude blessedness bliss cheer cheerfulness content contentment delectation delight delirium ecstasy elation enchantment enjoyment euphoria exhilaration exuberance felicity gaiety geniality gladness glee hilarity hopefulness joviality joy jubilation laughter lightheartedness merriment mirth optimism paradise playfulness pleasure prosperity rejoicing sanctity vivacity

WEAK

cheeriness good cheer good humor peace of mind seventh heaven well-being

Antonyms

STRONG

depression despair discontent discouragement displeasure dissatisfaction gloom lack melancholy misery need pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness upset want woe worry

NOUN

rapture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

communion contentment ecstasy elation euphoria exaltation exhilaration

STRONG

Elysium beatitude bliss buoyancy cheer cool delectation enchantment enjoyment enthusiasm felicity gaiety gladness glory gratification heaven inspiration joy jubilation nirvana paradise passion pleasure ravishment rhapsody satisfaction spell transport well-being

WEAK

at-oneness cloud nine seventh heaven

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression despair misery sadness sorrow unhappiness woe

STRONG

dislike dissatisfaction gloom hate hatred hell indifference melancholy need upset want

Example Sentences

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Just keep tabs on whether he’s in good spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"Several fellow players and friends have already visited Andrea in the hospital and say that he is in good spirits," he added.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

But her son is still in good spirits, she said, and has asked her to send him wipes and cookies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

The Spaniard appeared in good spirits as he posed for pictures with the medics and race marshals.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Dill was in good spirits as he clocked out of work, took off his green apron, folded it, and put it in his backpack.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

good spirits

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