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cloud nine

n. Informal

A state of elation or great happiness: was on cloud nine after winning the marathon.

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cloud′ nine′

a state of perfect happiness (usu. in the phrase on cloud nine).

[1955–60, Amer.]

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cloud nine - a state of extreme happiness

bliss, blissfulness, seventh heaven, walking on air

ecstasy, rapture - a state of elated bliss

elation - an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

cloud nine

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Informal. A state of elated bliss:

ecstasy, heaven, paradise, rapture, seventh heaven, transport.

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