Definitions

in good spirits

ADJECTIVE

cheerful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bright buoyant cheery chipper chirpy effervescent enthusiastic good-natured happy jaunty jolly joyful lighthearted lively merry optimistic peppy perky pleasant rosy sanguine sunny upbeat

WEAK

airy blithe bouncy bucked contented enlivening full of pep gay glad gladsome good-humored hearty high hilarious hopeful in high spirits jocund roseate snappy sparkling sprightly up vivacious winsome zappy zingy zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic cloudy depressed depressing down dull gloomy heavy-hearted hopeless inactive lethargic lifeless not happy pale pessimistic sad serious sorrowful unenthusiastic unhappy upset

WEAK

cheerless grave heavy melancholy

ADJECTIVE

chipper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lively sprightly

WEAK

alert animate animated bright brisk gay keen spirited vivacious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inactive lethargic

WEAK

unhappy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“He’s in good spirits and we’re excited to see him today,” Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Minchin added: "Turns out we were right to stop. We both have frostbite and are being looked after incredibly well looked after. At the moment we remain in good spirits."

From BBC • Mar. 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

Martyn is in "good spirits and overwhelmed by the support," the statement continued, with his wife Amanda adding that the "love, goodwill and sense of care" from his supporters has helped in his recovery.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

He alluded to last night only by asking how Phineas was; I said he seemed to be in good spirits.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

in good spirits

Example Sentences

Related Words