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

Spectacular to look at, the production is unfailingly exuberant, a parade of color and catchy chanson.

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

The Evening Standard's Nick Curtis said it was an "exuberant, energetic, incurably daft show", adding its "five-year journey through fringe and regional theatres has become part of the story".

From BBC

Spurring skepticism about the news last week is the fact that no police officers were included among those convicted — despite evidence that San Fernando cops were exuberant Zeta accomplices.

From Los Angeles Times

Clark, in fact, was exuberant in her praise of Hull’s performance, joking that her entire social media account “will be about Lexie. I’m going to change my bio to Lexie Hull Fan Page.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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