In the following question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase in bold and italics in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.

A.

He was in a drunken state

B.

He was very cheerful

C.

He talked incoherently

D.

He was deeply engrossed in thoughts

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.