Cloud nine Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫaʊd/ /ˈnaɪn
KLOWD NYNE
klˈaʊd/ /nˈaɪn
kl-OWD NYNE
Definition
To be extremely happy or joyful; to feel like you are on top of the world.
Usage & Nuances
Idiom, informal and very positive. Used after good news/events (wedding, promotion). Commonly appears as 'on cloud nine,' not 'at cloud nine.' Not used for mild happiness. Similar to 'over the moon' or 'walking on air.'
Spanish: en el séptimo cieloPortuguese (BR): nas nuvens - no sétimo céuPortuguese (PT): nas nuvens - no sétimo céuChinese (Simplified): 欣喜若狂 - 九霄云外Chinese (Traditional): 欣喜若狂 - 九霄雲外Hindi: सातवें आसमान परArabic: في قمة السعادةBengali: অতিশয় আনন্দিত - অতি খুশিRussian: на седьмом небе от счастьяJapanese: 天にも昇る気持ち - 有頂天Vietnamese: vô cùng hạnh phúc - trên mâyKorean: 구름 위에 있는 듯한 기분 - 매우 행복함Turkish: bulutların üzerinde - çok mutluUrdu: انتہائی خوش (بہت زیادہ خوشی)Indonesian: sangat bahagia - seolah-olah di atas awan
Example Sentences
I was on cloud nine when I got the job.
basic
She felt like she was on cloud nine after her wedding.
basic
He has been on cloud nine since he passed his exams.
basic
I'm still on cloud nine after hearing the news.
natural
You look like you’re on cloud nine today!
natural
Winning the lottery put her on cloud nine for weeks.
natural