ebullient

[ ih-buhl-yuhnt, ih-bool- ]

adjective

1. overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited:

   The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.

2. bubbling up like a boiling liquid:

   ebullient lava streaming down the mountainside.

ebullient

/ ɪˈbʌljənt; ɪˈbʊl- /

adjective

1. overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement; exuberant
2. boiling

Derived Forms

• eˈbulliently, adverb
• eˈbullience, noun

Other Words From

• e·bullient·ly adverb
• none·bullient adjective
• none·bullient·ly adverb
• une·bullient adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ebullient¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin ēbullient- (stem of ēbulliēns “boiling up,” present participle of ēbullīre ), equivalent to ē- + bulli- (derivative of bulla “a bubble”) + -ent-; e- ¹, boil ¹( def ), -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of ebullient¹

C16: from Latin ēbullīre to bubble forth, be boisterous, from bullīre to boil ¹

Example Sentences

Mel’s ebullient personality lifts people’s spirits as she drives between gates and terminals, and her vast trove of knowledge about the world places them at ease in the moments before they board their planes.

From Salon

Trump’s rants weren’t as interesting as Kamala Harris’ evident delight at the ebullient cheers at her rallies, her “joy,” as the press began calling it.

From Salon

With a high, raspy voice, thick German accent and disarming manner that was by turns ebullient, brisk, maternal and impish, she put both jittery censors and embarrassed callers at ease.

From Los Angeles Times

But that is the power of Buteau’s ebullient charisma, which telegraphs to audiences that her preternatural comic rhythm and dolled-up, side-eye style of delivery are in service of being a warmhearted bestie.

From New York Times

Good thing too, given the easy radiance of Gatwa’s smile and the ebullient spark with which his Time Lord moves through the universe.

From Salon

Related Words

• agitated
• brash
• buoyant
• chipper
• effervescent
• effusive
• elated
• exuberant
• irrepressible