Meaning & Origin
“On cloud nine” describes a state of great happiness — elation so strong it feels like floating. Explanations vary (from numbered cloud types to radio signals), but all point to the idea of being high up and blissful.
Pronunciation Guide
- cloud — rhymes with “loud.”
- nine — long “i,” like “fine.”
- Natural rhythm: on CLOUD NINE.
Usage & Sentence Examples
Use it when someone is thrilled after good news or success.
- She was on cloud nine after the acceptance email.
- Closing the seed round put the whole team on cloud nine.
- He’s been on cloud nine since the promotion.
- Users loved the new feature — support was on cloud nine all week.
- After running a personal best, I was on cloud nine for days.
- They’re on cloud nine about the partnership.
Synonyms
over the moon · ecstatic · elated · thrilled · walking on air · in seventh heaven