high (location) → happy 3 realizations FAMILY: Indo-European
ACCEPTED Realization 1 (ID: 52334)
type Polysemy
language English
lexeme high
meaning 1 physically elevated, extending above a base or average level
direction →
meaning 2 elevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc.

in high spirits

reference English Wiktionary OED
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ACCEPTED Realization 2 (ID: 52341)
type Polysemy
language English
lexeme up
meaning 1 on or at a physically higher level

The flood waters are up again across large areas of the country.

direction →
meaning 2 in a good mood

I’m feeling up today.

reference English Wiktionary OED NBARS
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ACCEPTED Realization 3 (ID: 52342)
type Polysemy
language Russian
lexeme приподнятый
meaning 1 elevated
direction →
meaning 2 good (of mood)
reference BAS
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