cloud nine

noun

: a feeling of well-being or elation
usually used with on
still on cloud nine weeks after winning the championship

Examples of cloud nine in a Sentence

I've been on cloud nine ever since I landed my dream job.
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Everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby, but a twist of fate in James’ family changes everything and James himself brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025 In a video package that played ahead of his performance, Joey was coming down from cloud nine after making DWTS history as the first Bachelor to make it to the finals. Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Everything seems to be going perfectly for Ruby, but a twist of fate in James’ family changes everything and James himself brings her back from cloud nine to a harsh reality. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025 Be careful not to fall off cloud nine when reality comes crashing in. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cloud nine

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cloud nine was in 1936

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“Cloud nine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20nine. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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