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
Despite the dour title, he seemed to be in high spirits, especially in a song called “Lemonade,” which described colorful jewelry with the bewildered enthusiasm of someone seeing it for the first time.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 1, 2016
They made a fire, and appeared to be in high spirits.
From Spotted Deer by Gregor, Elmer
