2007-03-09 06:44:39 · 8 answers · asked by rechelle87eeyore 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Enthusiastic. Just really really happy and excited about something.
2007-03-09 06:49:29 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Ettejin of Wern 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: ex·u·ber·ant
Pronunciation: -b(&-)r&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin exuberant-, exuberans, present participle of exuberare to be abundant, from ex- + uber fruitful, from uber udder -- more at UDDER
1 : extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent
2 a : joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic
3 : produced in extreme abundance : PLENTIFUL
synonym see PROFUSE
- ex·u·ber·ant·ly adverb
2007-03-09 14:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by chris m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several definitions for exuberant:
* Extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent. eg - exuberant prosperity
* Joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic. eg - exuberant praise, an exuberant personality.
* Unrestrained or elaborate especially in style. eg - exuberant architecture.
* Produced in extreme abundance. eg - exuberant foliage and vegetation.
2007-03-09 15:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jason C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exuberant |igËzoÅbÉrÉnt| adjective filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement : giddily exuberant crowds | flamboyant and exuberant architectural invention. • growing luxuriantly or profusely : exuberant foliage. DERIVATIVES exuberance noun exuberantly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense [overflowing, abounding] ): from French exubérant, from Latin exuberant- ‘being abundantly fruitful,’ from the verb exuberare (based on uber ‘fertile’ ).
Thesaurus
exuberant adjective 1 exuberant guests dancing on the terrace ebullient, buoyant, cheerful, jaunty, lighthearted, high-spirited, exhilarated, excited, elated, exultant, euphoric, joyful, cheery, merry, jubilant, vivacious, enthusiastic, irrepressible, energetic, animated, full of life, lively, vigorous, adrenalized; informal bubbly, bouncy, chipper, chirpy, full of beans; literary blithe. antonym gloomy. 2 an exuberant welcome effusive, extravagant, fulsome, expansive, gushing, gushy, demonstrative. antonym restrained. 3 an exuberant coating of mosses luxuriant, lush, rich, dense, thick, abundant, profuse, plentiful, prolific. antonym meager.
2007-03-09 15:00:53 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 (especially of people and their behaviour) very energetic:
Young and exuberant, he symbolises Italy's new vitality.
2 (of plants) strong and growing quickly
2007-03-09 16:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of wasting points asking a question (although I have no clue what the points do for you), next time check out www.dictionary.com and look it up there. They have a thesaurus and encyclopedia there too.
2007-03-09 14:53:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joyous, full of life.
2007-03-09 14:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
full of life....
2007-03-09 14:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jim J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋