Phrases to describe Happiness

Question 1

to be in a state of bliss

Answer 1

complete happiness, spiritual joy

• Eating the chocolate cake made by the famous pastry chef put me in a state of bliss.
• Jane was in a state of bliss after her boyfriend of five years proposed to her.

Question 2

to be on cloud nine

Answer 2

in a state of elation (happiness)

• Tom was on cloud nine when Mary agreed to go out on a date with him.
• Sally was on cloud nine after she graduated from college.

Question 3

to be over the moon

Answer 3

extremely happy

• When he found out that he had passed his English examinations, he was over the moon.
• John was over the moon when the announcer called out his lucky number.

Question 4

to be dizzy with delight

Answer 4

in a state of uncontrollable happiness

• Jane was dizzy with delight when she found out that her parents had bought her a puppy.
• The boy was dizzy with delight to find out that he had won the competition.

Question 5

to jump for joy

Answer 5

action to show happiness

• The children were jumping for joy when they found out that there was no school the next day.
• When his parents agreed to buy him a bicycle, he jumped for joy.

Question 6

to be in high spirits

Answer 6

in a good mood

• The boys were in high spirits after they won the soccer match.
• In high spirits, the soldier sang loudly as they marched.

Question 7

to have a whale of a time

Answer 7

to enjoy a really good time or event

• The twins had a whale of a time at the theme park.
• Trust me, you will have a whale of a time at this party.

Question 8

to be in seventh heaven

Answer 8

extremely happy; eternal bliss (used as a hyperbole)

• Tania was in seventh heaven when she found out that she got into the secondary school that she wanted.
• When the baby spoke her very first word, her mother was in seventh heaven.

Question 9

to grin from ear to ear

Answer 9

to smile widely

• He grinned from ear to ear when he unwrapped his present.
• The cheeky boy grinned from ear to ear as he thought of a really good prank to play on his friend.

Question 10

to be walking on air

Answer 10

to feel extremely excited or happy; elated or exuberantly joyful

• Tony was walking on air when he found out that he got top in class.
• He sure is walking on air today! I wonder what is the good news?