Asked in: SSC CPO 2022 T-1 · SSC Steno 2020 T-1
in high spirits in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
He is in high spirits today.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Cheerful
Answer: 1 – Cheerful
Solution (Correct Option – 1: Cheerful):
The idiom "in high spirits" means to be very happy, cheerful, or excited (बहुत प्रसन्न या उत्साहित होना).
In the sentence “He is in high spirits today”, it implies that he is feeling joyful or in a very good mood.
Why other options are incorrect:
Disturbed – Means troubled or upset (परेशान), which is opposite in meaning.
Annoying – Describes someone who causes irritation (चिड़चिड़ा करने वाला), not a mood.
Drunk – Although "spirits" can refer to alcohol, the idiom “in high spirits” does not mean intoxicated; it means emotionally upbeat.
in high spirits – questions
Has in high spirits been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – in high spirits has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Steno 2020 T-1.