exuberant

adjective

ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rənt How to pronounce exuberant (audio)
Definition of exuberantnext
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained exuberant crowds rushed to greet the returning national champions in collegiate basketball

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How is the word exuberant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of exuberant are lavish, lush, luxuriant, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When can lavish be used instead of exuberant?

The synonyms lavish and exuberant are sometimes interchangeable, but lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

Where would lush be a reasonable alternative to exuberant?

While in some cases nearly identical to exuberant, lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

In what contexts can luxuriant take the place of exuberant?

Although the words luxuriant and exuberant have much in common, luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When might prodigal be a better fit than exuberant?

The meanings of prodigal and exuberant largely overlap; however, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When is it sensible to use profuse instead of exuberant?

The words profuse and exuberant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

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Recent Examples of exuberant The reversal comes amid a broader market pullback that has been fueled by concerns over U.S. tariff plans, AI spending and exuberant tech valuations. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 Any mistakes the musicians made only added to the collective’s humanity, helping the performance seem exuberant, joyful and inclusive. —Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025 All at once a musical, a romance, a comedy and a drama, the film has an exuberant energy, due in no small part to its three wildly engaging stars. —Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025 However, staff are confident that Milo’s snuggly, exuberant personality will shine through in a loving home, ideally with other dogs. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exuberant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuberant
  1. joyful
  2. effervescent
  3. lively
  4. vivacious
  5. buoyant
  6. bubbly
  7. ecstatic
Adjective
  • But his joyful, freewheeling creativity is thwarted by the head Piglin, Malgosha (voiced by Rachel House), who seeks the two objects in order to control the Overworld; to protect it, Steve enlists Dennis, a wolf he’s encountered and tamed, to carry them back home and hide them under his bed.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The key is turning function into emotion, crafting joyful products and blending technology, creativity and insights to create standout first impressions and unique product experiences that stick.
    — Nicki Sprinz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • The finish is long, smooth, and dry, with effervescent spicy notes.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • An effervescent evening dedicated to the world’s finest sparkling wines—crafted beyond the borders of Champagne yet rivaling its elegance, complexity, and prestige.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Clad in red, Sol arrived on stage at nearly 8:45 and illuminated the room with her vivacious touch and dulcet vocals.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The murder shocked Elliott’s family and friends, who described her as a vivacious, warm, loving woman.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of vivacious
Adjective
  • The yachting market has been buoyant over the last few years, with more and more people looking to get out on the water and experience life at sea, either by buying a yacht or renting one as part of a private charter.
    — Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • The difference is subtle, but the fine filter creates milk that's a bit bubblier than the ultrafine filter.
    — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
  • But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2024
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • Fans were ecstatic to find out Elliot’s middle name ties to his grandpa, along with his initials being EMM.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The Love Island season 6 winner, 25, was ecstatic to hear Ellen Pompeo is a big fan of her relationship with Kordell Beckham.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of ecstatic

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