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high spirits

NOUN
animation
Synonyms
STRONG
action ardor bounce brio briskness buoyancy dash dynamism ebullience elation energy enthusiasm esprit excitement exhilaration fervor gaiety life oomph passion pep sparkle spirit sprightliness verve vibrancy vigor vim vitality vivacity zeal zest zing zip
WEAK
élan
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy calm calmness coldness coolness depression discouragement dullness enervation idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy lifelessness sadness unhappiness
NOUN
buoyancy/buoyance
Synonyms
WEAK
animation bounce cheerfulness cheeriness ebullience effervescence exuberance gaiety good feeling good humor happiness jollity liveliness pep spiritedness sunniness vim and vigor zing zip
Antonyms
WEAK
blues depression heaviness
NOUN
ebullience
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buoyancy elation exuberance gaiety liveliness
STRONG
agitation animation effervescence effusiveness excitement exhilaration ferment high-spiritedness vitality vivacity zest
WEAK
exuberancy vivaciousness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression sadness unhappiness
STRONG
apathy calm discouragement dullness lethargy peace
WEAK
disinterest
NOUN
effervescence
Synonyms
STRONG
animation buoyancy ebullience excitement exhilaration exuberance gaiety happiness joy liveliness vim vitality volatility zing
WEAK
excitedness exuberancy
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy depression discouragement dullness lifelessness sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
WEAK
flatness
NOUN
elation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bliss ecstasy enthusiasm euphoria excitement exhilaration glee joy jubilation rapture
STRONG
buoyancy buzz charge delight exaltation exultation high intoxication jollies joyfulness joyousness kick kicks transport triumph upper
WEAK
cloud nine stars in one's eyes up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy depression despair discouragement misery sadness sorrow unhappiness upset woe
STRONG
boredom
NOUN
euphoria
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elation exhilaration frenzy glee joy jubilation relaxation
STRONG
bliss dreamland ecstasy exaltation exultation health intoxication joyousness madness rapture transport
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression discouragement sadness sorrow unhappiness
STRONG
dislike misery
WEAK
despair woe
NOUN
exhilaration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elation euphoria hilarity joy
STRONG
animation cheerfulness delight electrification elevation exaltation excitation firing gaiety galvanization gladness gleefulness inspiration invigoration joyfulness liveliness mirth quickening sprightliness stimulation uplift vitalization vivacity vivification
WEAK
a rush enlivenment head rush
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
STRONG
discouragement misery
WEAK
agitation upset worry
NOUN
exuberance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardor buoyancy eagerness ebullience excitement exhilaration fervor spirit vigor vitality zest
STRONG
abandon animation bounce cheerfulness effervescence friskiness gayness juice life liveliness pep pepper sprightliness zip
WEAK
get up and go
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy coolness depression discouragement disinterest dullness indifference lethargy
STRONG
inactivity
WEAK
insufficiency lack lifelessness need want
NOUN
exultation
Synonyms
STRONG
crowing delight elation glee gloating glory happiness joy joyousness jubilance jubilation merriment rejoicing satisfaction transport triumph
Antonyms
STRONG
depression gloom misery pain sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
WEAK
discouragement
NOUN
gaiety
Synonyms
STRONGEST
good humor hilarity joie de vivre
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee glitter grins jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merrymaking mirth pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
colorfulness reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
WEAK
solemnity
NOUN
gladness
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness cheer cheerfulness delight felicity gaiety glee hilarity jollity joy joyousness mirth pleasure
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement gloom melancholy pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness
WEAK
woe
NOUN
gleefulness
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee glitter grins h
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness sadness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
humor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banter farce fun gag joke playfulness whimsy wisecrack wit
STRONG
amusement badinage buffoonery clowning comicality drollery facetiousness flippancy gaiety happiness jest jesting jocoseness jocosity jocularity joking joyfulness kidding levity lightness pleasantry raillery tomfoolery witticism wittiness
WEAK
comicalness
Antonyms
STRONG
sadness seriousness unhappiness
WEAK
depression drama tragedy
NOUN
humorousness
Synonyms
STRONG
amusement badinage banter buffoonery clowning comedy comicality drollery facetiousness farce flippancy fun funniness gag gaiety happiness jest jocoseness jocosity jocularity
WEAK
comicalness drollness farcicality jesting
Antonyms
STRONG
sadness seriousness tragedy unhappiness work
NOUN
jocoseness
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocosity jocularity jocundity jolliness jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
jocosity
Synonyms
STRONG
amusement badinage banter buffoonery clowning comedy comicality drollery facetiousness farce flippancy fun funniness gag gaiety happiness humorousness jest jocoseness jocularity joke joyfulness levity lightness playfulness pleasantry raillery ridiculousness tomfoolery whimsy wisecrack wit witticism wittiness
WEAK
comicalness drollness farcicality jesting joking kidding ludicrousness zaniness
Antonyms
STRONG
sadness seriousness tragedy unhappiness work
NOUN
jocularity
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocundity jolliness jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
jocundity
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocularity jolliness jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
joie de vivre
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gaiety
WEAK
delight enjoyment gladsomeness happiness joviality joy joyfulness joyousness lightheartedness love of life merriment molliness spiritedness
Antonyms
WEAK
depression sobriety
NOUN
jolliness
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocularity jocundity jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
joviality
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocularity jocundity jolliness jollity joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
jubilance
Synonyms
STRONG
crowing delight elation glee gloating glory happiness joy joyousness jubilation merriment rejoicing satisfaction transport triumph
WEAK
exultance exultancy
Antonyms
STRONG
depression gloom misery pain sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
NOUN
levity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frivolity giddiness hilarity mirth repartee
STRONG
absurdity amusement buoyancy facetiousness festivity fickleness flightiness flippancy folly foolishness happiness jocularity laughs lightheartedness picnic pleasantry trifling triviality volatility wit
Antonyms
STRONG
depression gloom sense seriousness
WEAK
gravity
NOUN
life
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity growth heart soul
STRONG
being breath brio dash energy enthusiasm entity esprit essence excitement get-up-and-go go impulse lifeblood liveliness oomph sentience sparkle verve viability vigor vitality vivacity zest zing
WEAK
élan élan vital
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy dullness inactivity indifference lethargy
NOUN
ludicrousness
Synonyms
WEAK
amusement badinage banter buffoonery clowning comedy comicality comicalness drollery drollness facetiousness farce farcicality flippancy fun funniness gag gaiety happiness humorousness jest jesting jocoseness jocosity jocularity joke joking joyfulness kidding levity lightness playfulness pleasantry raillery ridiculousness tomfoolery whimsy wisecrack wit witticism wittiness zaniness
NOUN
merriness
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocularity jocundity jolliness jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merrymaking mirth mirthfulness pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
mirthfulness
Synonyms
STRONG
animation blitheness brightness brilliance cheer color conviviality effervescence elation entertainment exhilaration festivity frolic fun geniality gladness glee gleefulness glitter grins hilarity jocoseness jocosity jocularity jocundity jolliness jollity joviality joyousness lightheartedness liveliness merriment merriness merrymaking mirth pleasantness radiance revel revelry shindig showiness sparkle sport sprightliness vivacity whoopee
WEAK
blithesomeness colorfulness good humor joie de vivre reveling wingding
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement dullness gloom sadness seriousness sorrow unhappiness work
NOUN
mood
Synonyms
STRONGEST
air atmosphere attitude aura character color condition desire disposition emotion feeling frame of mind humor inclination mind personality response scene spirit temperament tendency wish
STRONG
affection bent blues caprice crotchet cue depression doldrums dumps fancy feel individuality melancholy pleasure propensity semblance soul strain temper tenor timbre vagary vein whim
WEAK
low spirits
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate hatred physicality
STRONG
antipathy gladness happiness joy
WEAK
health
NOUN
peace of mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calmness comfort contentment happiness pleasure satisfaction serenity tranquility well-being
WEAK
bliss cheer clear conscience composure delight ecstasy elation euphoria exuberance felicity fulfillment joy peacefulness quiet mind soothingness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discontent dissatisfaction disturbance gloom misery pain sadness sorrow trouble unhappiness
NOUN
pep
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gusto starch verve
STRONG
animation bang birr energy get-up-and-go go hardihood life liveliness moxie potency punch push snap spirit tuck vitality vivacity zip
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy discouragement idleness inactivity laziness lethargy
WEAK
lifelessness

Example Sentences

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Italy meanwhile will travel to the Principality Stadium in high spirits after a historic first win against England in Rome last Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Then I bought her a dried bundle of lavender, and we made the long drive home in high spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Not that we should complain about good feelings given that high spirits among the animals we call CEOs can have such a positive influence in enabling new opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Everyone is usually in high spirits, and the goodwill is high.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

They returned to the house in high spirits, with tingling red cheeks and snow-frosted eyelashes.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

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