exuberant — full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; very lively and enthusiastic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; very lively and enthusiastic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother became exuberant when she discovered TikTok at age 85.
- The exuberant puppy knocked over three vases in its excitement.
- Her exuberant reaction to winning the lottery involved screaming and doing cartwheels.
exuberant
ADJECTIVE[/ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/]
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; very lively and enthusiastic
While the tired workers sat quietly at their desks, the winning team was completely exuberant, jumping and cheering with overwhelming joy.
EX (out) + UBER (overflowing) — by letting his overflowing (UBER) joy burst EX (out) into the world, the musician gave a truly exuberant performance.
Stepping into the new restaurant filled with vibrant colors, she was immediately swept up in its exuberant atmosphere.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exuberare' meaning 'to overflow' or 'to abound,' composed of the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'uberare' (to be fruitful or abundant), ultimately related to 'uber' meaning fertile or rich.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + uber (fertile, abundant) + -ant (adjective suffix indicating state or quality) = exuberant (overflowing with energy and enthusiasm)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother became exuberant when she discovered TikTok at age 85.”
“The exuberant puppy knocked over three vases in its excitement.”
“Her exuberant reaction to winning the lottery involved screaming and doing cartwheels.”
“The CEO's exuberant optimism about the company's future inspired all employees.”
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