exuberant

adjective

ex·u·ber·ant | \ ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rənt

Definition of exuberant

1a : joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic exuberant praise an exuberant personality

b : unrestrained or elaborate especially in style : flamboyant exuberant architecture

2 : produced in extreme abundance : plentiful exuberant foliage and vegetation

3 : extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent exuberant prosperity

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profuse, lavish, prodigal, luxuriant, lush, exuberant mean giving or given out in great abundance. profuse implies pouring forth without restraint. profuse apologies lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion. a lavish party prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources. prodigal spending luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance. a luxuriant beard lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance. a lush green lawn exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly. an exuberant imagination

Examples of exuberant in a Sentence

Steven Spielberg's career has been famously schizoid. On the one hand, he has made films borne aloft by exuberant juvenility (the Indiana Jones pictures, Jurassic Park, and so forth); on the other hand, he has made mature films of serious intent (The Color Purple, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan). And … there is also a third hand: he has combined those two types, most notably in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, in which he transmuted a fascinating science fiction film into near-theology. — Stanley Kauffmann, New Republic, 23 July 2001 Here we are at a jousting tournament in medieval England, and as the armored knights charge each other on horseback the exuberant crowd sings along to the old Queen heavy-metal anthem "We Will Rock You." And does the wave! — David Ansen, Newsweek, 14 May 2001 A few years ago, I learned to expect that at the end of a linguistics class that I was teaching, as I consulted with a few students before we vacated the room, the air would suddenly be lacerated by fat bass tracks and streams of exuberant invective. Tupac, as they say, was in the house. The class that was about to begin was an elective called "The Poetry of Tupac Shakur." — John McWhorter, New Republic, 22 Oct. 2001 They're the hardwood wunderkinds who think NEXT is now: the NBA's teen set. And like puppies, they're winningly exuberant (if not housebroken). Well, maybe not so "winning." — ESPN, 25 Dec. 2000 His exuberant personality makes him fun to be around. exuberant crowds rushed to greet the returning national champions in collegiate basketball

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Tarantino’s main talent is and always has been the exuberant expression of fandom. — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, "The ugly underside of Brad Pitt’s cool car in ‘Once Upon a Time . . .’," 23 Aug. 2019 Ivanka's Lawyer Tried To Change Cohen's Testimony How Ivanka's Policies Fall Short Ivanka is not exactly known for her exuberant facial expressions or gestures. — Natalie Gontcharova, refinery29.com, "Ivanka Trump's Body Language In London Is Very Revealing, Says Expert," 6 June 2019 James' exuberant and wide-ranging explorations of the world began with studies of pre-Colombian cultures in Mexico. — courant.com, "James McEnteer," 4 Aug. 2019 Zappos, in typically exuberant fashion, is giving us a big reason to celebrate — an extra 20% off sale styles now through July 28. — Emily Ruane, refinery29.com, "Zappos Celebrates 20 Years Of Unrelenting Customer Service With A Big Birthday Sale," 25 July 2019 Buddy was an exuberant, fun-loving boy who romped past the odds and Labrador Retriever life expectancy, which averages about 12 years but depends on many factors. — Pam Dowd, orlandosentinel.com, "Losing a beloved pet is heartbreaking, and we can help ease the pain by honoring their legacies | Commentary," 14 July 2019 And pride marches, the LGBTQ political rallies that take the form of exuberant, outrageous parades, often meet hostile counterdemonstrators. — Laurie Marhoefer, Quartz, "From gay Nazis to “we’re here, we’re queer”: A century of arguing about gay pride," 20 June 2019 The seventh symphony is particularly beautiful but also a very exuberant and inspiring piece. — Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com, "Park Ridge free summer concert series kicks off," 10 June 2019 Whereas Tate has always seemed ethereal and elusive, like someone in an old photograph, Robbie’s performance is exuberant and in full color, like a match that’s just been lit. — Irina Aleksander, Vogue, "Margot Robbie on Quentin Tarantino, Marriage, and the One Word She Hates Being Called," 6 June 2019

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exuberant

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English Language Learners Definition of exuberant

: very lively, happy, or energetic : filled with energy and enthusiasm

: existing in large amounts : very plentiful

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exuberant

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ex·u·ber·ant | \ ig-ˈzü-bə-rənt

Kids Definition of exuberant

: filled with energy and enthusiasm The audience applause … rose in an exuberant swell …— Lois Lowry, The Giver

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