exuberant
Exuberant (adj) means Full of energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits. Example: “The crowd gave an exuberant welcome to the returning team.”
How to use exuberant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBursting with energy and enthusiasm, or growing thickly and abundantly.
Word forms
more exuberant comparative, most exuberant superlative
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Etymology
From Latin exūberāns, "overflowing" — from the same udder-related root as "exuberance."
Rhymes for exuberant
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What does “exuberant” mean?
The word “exuberant” means full of energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits. In plain terms, bursting with energy and enthusiasm, or growing thickly and abundantly.
How do you pronounce “exuberant”?
“Exuberant” is pronounced ihg-ZOO-buh-ruhnt (/ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “exuberant” in a sentence?
Here is “exuberant” used in a sentence: “The crowd gave an exuberant welcome to the returning team.”
What part of speech is “exuberant”?
“Exuberant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “exuberant” come from?
The word “exuberant” comes from Latin. From Latin exūberāns, "overflowing" — from the same udder-related root as "exuberance.".
How many meanings does “exuberant” have?
“Exuberant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits.
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