exuberate

[ ig-zoo-buh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

, ex·u·ber·at·ed, ex·u·ber·at·ing.

1. to be exuberant; superabound; overflow.

exuberate

/ ɪɡˈzjuːbəˌreɪt /

verb

1. to be exuberant
2. to abound or grow in profusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of exuberate¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word exūberātus. See exuberant, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of exuberate¹

C15: from Latin exūberāre to be abundant; see exuberant

Example Sentences

If I sat in on a session, I would stay forever because of the joy he exuberates.

From Washington Times

Aguilera said she wanted the performance to evoke “freedom and exuberating joy” -- and that it had.

From Los Angeles Times

Cajmere set an exuberate template, happily followed by the many others that largely fill up the second disc here, especially Glenn Underground and Deep Sensation.

From New York Times

This air is like the cocktail that exuberates but does not intoxicate!

From Project Gutenberg

Let us think gently of one who was so gentle: let us speak kindly of one whose own breast exuberated with human kindness.

From Project Gutenberg