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exuberant
full of energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits
Synonyms
Antonyms
- subdued
- listless
exuberant in a sentence
The exuberant fans cheered wildly as their team scored the winning goal.
Her exuberant welcome made the new students feel instantly at home.
Where it comes from
From Latin exuberare 'to grow luxuriantly'
Memory hook
EX-UBER-ant — imagine feeling EXtra UBER-excited, bursting with joy.
Word parts
- ex — out, away
exuberant: ex- (out, fully) + uber (fertile, abundant)
Read it in context
- The Speaking Ground Arts