in high spirits; excited; energetic
Describes a person who is visibly enthusiastic, upbeat, and full of energy, often in a playful or lively context. Commonly used in casual conversation.
She was dancing on stage full of energy and excitement.
He's in high spirits today and has been singing the whole time.
We danced to the upbeat music.
Everyone got excited and energetic as soon as the music started.
This album has a lot of upbeat, energetic songs on it.
元気 broadly means energetic or in good health, while ノリノリ specifically describes being pumped up and excited in the moment, like at a party or performance.
陰気 describes a gloomy, dark mood or atmosphere, the opposite of the upbeat energy of ノリノリ.
ノリ is the noun for 'vibe, mood, or flow' of a situation, while ノリノリ is the reduplicated adjective describing a person or thing as being highly excited and energetic.
Katakana spelling is very common and gives a lively, emphatic feel.
Hiragana spelling; the word is usually written in kana.
Rarely used kanji form.
Reduplication of 乗り (nori), the continuative form of 乗る (noru, 'to ride; to get on'), suggesting being 'on a roll' or 'riding a wave' of excitement. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the word is clearly sound-symbolic and colloquial.