exuberant

[ ig-zoo-ber-uhnt ]

adjective

1. effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant:

   an exuberant welcome for the hero.

2. abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous.
3. extremely good; overflowing; plentiful:

   exuberant health.

4. profuse in growth or production; luxuriant; superabundant:

   exuberant vegetation.

exuberant

/ ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt /

adjective

1. abounding in vigour and high spirits; full of vitality
2. lavish or effusive; excessively elaborate

   exuberant compliments

3. growing luxuriantly or in profusion

Derived Forms

• exˈuberance, noun
• exˈuberantly, adverb

Other Words From

• ex·uber·ant·ly adverb
• over·ex·uber·ant adjective
• over·ex·uber·ant·ly adverb
• unex·uber·ant adjective
• unex·uber·ant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of exuberant¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin exūberant-, stem of exūberāns “abounding,” present participle of exūberāre “to be abundant,” from ex- ex- ¹ + ūberāre “to be fruitful” (verb derivative of ūber “fertile”; udder )

Word History and Origins

Origin of exuberant¹

C15: from Latin exūberāns, from ūberāre to be fruitful, from ūber fertile

Example Sentences

Indeed, the only thing left for traders to consider right now is whether they’re being too exuberant, and whether Trump will, you know, actually follow through on any of the things he said he’ll do.

From Slate

After her exuberant entrance into the presidential race, Harris’ campaign of joy gave way to warning, with the vice president saying Trump was a threat to American democracy and that he would have few guardrails after the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The partying was already so exuberant after the first three Dodgers victories — street takeovers and cruising, loud bandas and louder fireworks — that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department blocked off the area during Game 4 and announced it would do the same for Game 5.

From Los Angeles Times

That means relentless, exuberant ridicule that is bold and entertaining enough to command attention, rattle Trump, thrill her base and earn her a reputation as a real fighter who is ready to rule.

From Salon

As Trump’s remarks got weirder and weirder, the Fox News Channel cut away and instead showed Harris being cheered at a packed, exuberant, super-charged rally in Georgia.

From Salon

Related Words

• animated
• brash
• buoyant
• cheerful
• ebullient
• elated
• excited
• lively
• passionate
• spirited
• sprightly
• vigorous