High as a kite

adjective

Used to describe someone who is very happy or excited.

After winning the lottery, John was as high as a kite.

Often appears as...

feel high as a kite
as high as a kite with joy

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

adjective

Being under the heavy influence of a drug, extremely intoxicated.

After the party, he was as high as a kite.

Often appears as...

as high as a kite on drugs
as high as a kite from alcohol

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Used to describe someone who is very happy or excited.

After winning the lottery, John was as high as a kite.

Often appears as...

feel high as a kite
as high as a kite with joy

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

adjective

Being under the heavy influence of a drug, extremely intoxicated.

After the party, he was as high as a kite.

Often appears as...

as high as a kite on drugs
as high as a kite from alcohol

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2

Visual representation of "high as a kite"

Pro Tip 1/3

Extreme Happiness

Expresses a strong level of happiness, more than just 'happy' or 'pleased'.

She was high as a kite after her performance received a standing ovation.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotive Imagery

The phrase creates a vivid mental image of someone floating with joy, like a kite flying high.

Winning the award, he felt as high as a kite, nearly floating with joy.

Pro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Use

Used in informal situations among friends or family, but not in formal contexts.

I've never felt so high as a kite, this is the best day of my life!

Pro Tip 1/3

Extreme Happiness

Expresses a strong level of happiness, more than just 'happy' or 'pleased'.

She was high as a kite after her performance received a standing ovation.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotive Imagery

The phrase creates a vivid mental image of someone floating with joy, like a kite flying high.

Winning the award, he felt as high as a kite, nearly floating with joy.

Pro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Use

Used in informal situations among friends or family, but not in formal contexts.

I've never felt so high as a kite, this is the best day of my life!

Pro Tip 1/3

Extreme Happiness

Expresses a strong level of happiness, more than just 'happy' or 'pleased'.

She was high as a kite after her performance received a standing ovation.

Pro Tip 2/3

Emotive Imagery

The phrase creates a vivid mental image of someone floating with joy, like a kite flying high.

Winning the award, he felt as high as a kite, nearly floating with joy.

Pro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Use

Used in informal situations among friends or family, but not in formal contexts.

I've never felt so high as a kite, this is the best day of my life!

Visual representation of the word "High as a kite"

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