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ebullient Definition

ebul·lient (i bo̵olyənt, -bul-)

adjective

  1. bubbling; boiling
  2. overflowing with enthusiasm, high spirits, etc.; exuberant

Etymology: L ebulliens, prp. of ebullire, to boil up < e-, out + bullire, boil

ebullient Related Forms
ebul·lience noun or ebul·liency ebul·liently adverb
ebullient Synonyms

ebullient

modif.

ebullient Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • mood: Cheered by this he went off on leave in ebullient mood, despite the hernia.
  • personality: His good humor, ebullient personality, courage and vivaciousness made him very popular with all ranks within the Regiment.
  • style: John in his traditional ebullient style gave a history lesson on role of the honorary burgesses.
  • character: We wish her all the best and will miss her cheery smile and ebullient character.
  • man: Where my father was an egregious, ebullient man, our mother was gentle and reserved.
  • host: The finish was fantastic, running into the arms of our ebullient French host, tears in his eyes, greeting every competitor.

Modifying Another Word

  • characteristically: Upon learning the results of the eviction nomination, which placed Anthea Turner and himself in jeopardy, Eubank was characteristically ebullient.

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