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exuberant definition

exu·ber·ant (-ənt)

adjective

  1. growing profusely; luxuriant or prolific exuberant vegetation
  2. characterized by good health and high spirits; full of life; uninhibited
  3. overly elaborate; flowery
  4. very great; extreme

Etymology: ME < L exuberans: see exuberance

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exuberant Synonyms

exuberant

modif.

  1. Plentiful

    abundant, prolific, profuse; see plentiful 1, 2.

  2. High-spirited

    vivacious, joyous, effervescent; see enthusiastic 3, happy 1.


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exuberant Usage Examples

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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