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exuberant

[ig-zoo-ber-uhnt] / ɪgˈzu bər ənt /
ADJECTIVE
energetic, enthusiastic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animated brash buoyant cheerful ebullient elated excited lively passionate spirited sprightly vigorous
WEAK
ardent bouncy chipper eager effervescent exhilarated feeling one's oats frolicsome gay high-spirited sparkling vivacious zappy zestful zingy zippy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic depressed dispirited down dull heavy inactive lazy lethargic sad unenthusiastic unexcited unhappy
WEAK
discouraged insufficient lacking lifeless needing wanting
ADJECTIVE
profuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
effusive lavish lush
WEAK
abundant affluent copious diffuse exaggerated excessive fecund fertile fruitful fulsome luxuriant opulent overdone overflowing plenteous plentiful prodigal prolific rampant rich riotous superabundant superfluous teeming
Antonyms
WEAK
depressed discouraged insufficient lacking lifeless needing unenthusiastic unexcited wanting

Example Sentences

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“The market is being a bit too exuberant with regards to the current situation,” he maintains.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The voice, exuberant and straightforward for Churchill the small child, matures as he weathers the frustrations of schooling, survives war and captivity in South Africa, and steps onto the floor of Parliament in 1901.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Taking cues from surf rock, 60s pop and sci-fi soundtracks, The B-52s sound is laced with exuberant humour and a love of junk culture.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The most important lesson from that irrationally exuberant time is that overvaluation can lead to below-average returns for years — and even decades.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

They were so exuberant, so full of life, while just a few yards away from them I was exhausted and depressed, struggling to survive another day.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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