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

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Tuchel said he was "disappointed, but not with the players - with the fact we want to have everyone in good spirits and health".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

She was in good spirits, rounding up her children for kisses and hugs and promising a treat after dinner.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

in good spirits

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