good spirits

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felicity n.
happiness n.
joyfulness n.
rapture n.

NOUN

felicity

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STRONG

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

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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

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

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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

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

NOUN

joyfulness

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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

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STRONG

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

NOUN

rapture

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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

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good spirits

He was relaxed and in good spirits as he made time for the travelling British media at the UFC's Meta Apex, with father and British boxing great Nigel Benn by his side.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Martin was in good spirits on opening night, only days after admitting online that he has “battled sadness and depression” amid a “stressful” and “overwhelming” year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Mcleod continued: "He was in a lot of pain with his leg, and otherwise he was conscious the whole time, in good spirits, joking."

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Despite the traumatic experience, Gil appeared in good spirits 72 hours after being freed from the hole where he was buried beneath a collapsing eight-story building.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

I’m in good spirits by the time I get back to the prep team, leaving Beetee and Gale behind.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

good spirits

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