be in high spirits
Example Sentences
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Holmes appeared to be in high spirits as they welcomed viewers back to ABC’s “GMA3” on the Monday after Thanksgiving.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022
The little royals appeared to be in high spirits as they were joined by other playmates for the races in the waters around Cowes.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2019
Still, Wall appeared to be in high spirits in the Wizards’ locker room and throughout the evening.
From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2019
He seemed suddenly to be in high spirits, as if what the old lady had said to us had made him happy.
From The New Yorker • Jul. 30, 2018
Thorndyke appeared to be in high spirits, though the full enjoyment of the matutinal pipe precluded fluent conversation.
From The Mystery of 31 New Inn by Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin)
