Their spirits soared high, like eagles in the sky.

Meaning: This sentence is describing a feeling of great joy and happiness.

Choice of Words: Spirits are the non-physical parts of us that are responsible for our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Soared means to rise or fly high in the air. High means at a great distance above the ground. Eagles are large birds of prey that are known for their soaring flight. Sky is the space above the earth. When you put them together, it means that their spirits were filled with joy and happiness and they felt like they were flying high in the sky.

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