The music lifted his spirits like a gentle breeze.
Meaning: The music made him feel very happy and positive.
Choice of Words: Lifted means to raise or move something to a higher position. Spirits are the emotional state of a person. Gentle means kind and not harmful. Breeze is a light wind. When you put them together, the phrase "lifted his spirits like a gentle breeze" means that the music made him feel happy and carefree.
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