[Idiom] ON CLOUD NINE. - Exploring Peaks of Joy and Happiness
On cloud nine.
/ɒn klaʊd naɪn/
Extremely happy.
Being "On cloud nine" means to be in a state of blissful happiness. Imagine floating as light as a cloud, untouched by woes, immersed in joy. This idiom is often used to describe feelings of elation following good news or a pleasant surprise.
Example Sentences
She was on cloud nine after getting the job offer.
meaning of the sample sentence 1: She was extremely happy and elated after receiving a job offer.
Winning the lottery put him on cloud nine.
meaning of the sample sentence 2: Winning the lottery made him extremely happy and elated.
After his team won the championship, he was on cloud nine for weeks.
meaning of the sample sentence 3: His immense happiness lasted for weeks following his team's championship win.