exuberant 
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exu·ber·ant (-ənt)
adjective
- growing profusely; luxuriant or prolific exuberant vegetation
- characterized by good health and high spirits; full of life; uninhibited
- overly elaborate; flowery
- very great; extreme
Etymology: ME < L exuberans: see exuberance
Related Forms:
- exuberantly exu′·ber·antly adverb
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Modifies a noun
- celebration: Francis himself often found moments of exuberant celebration spilling over into tears.
Modifying Another Word
- wildly: A bouncing, rhythmic text with an irresistible refrain joins forces with wildly exuberant illustration to create a jolly romp of a picture book.
Used with adjective complement
- feel: Many people have told me the head-banging scene is like no other and makes them feel so exuberant to watch it.
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