English vocabulary · B2
Exuberant
/ɪɡˈzuː.bər.ənt/ · adj.
It means full of energy, joy, and excitement that overflows.
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Example sentences
- The exuberant crowd cheered and jumped after the win.
- She gave an exuberant wave as her name was called.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- ex — out (from Latin)
- uber — full (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- lively (full of energy and spirit)
- vibrant (radiating enthusiasm and energy)
- enthusiastic (showing intense interest and excitement)
Lesson notes
Exuberant. It means full of energy, joy, and excitement that overflows. More than just happy — the feeling bursts out.
Similar words are lively, vibrant, and enthusiastic. Use exuberant when a feeling of joy is so big it overflows.
The exuberant crowd cheered and jumped after the win. She gave an exuberant wave as her name was called.
From Latin. Ex means out. Uber means full. Full to bursting, spilling out — that overflowing joy is exuberant.