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ebullient

ebullient

6 8.2
Very lively and full of energy
  • adjective
  • /ɪˈbʌljənt/
: ebullicioso
  • Maybe the chemistry between the temperate boss and the ebullient subordinate would have been all wrong.

Examples

  • Before he left in mid-September, he wrote an ebullient email to friends about the ride:

    Blog text (14)
  • Sergey was more ebullient and expressive.

  • "You two look happy!" said Robin, using her ebullient voice.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • My mind at ease, my body ebullient, I went to meet with the Yale Buddy in The Chair's office.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Furthermore, the faces of older Americans in the first section are remarkably ebullient, regardless of their social condition or economic status.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Too many gifted girls, ebullient, confident, and filled with high aspirations, simply and quietly disappear.

    Academic text (1996)
  • A Jeep Cherokee stops, and an ebullient Tyrell steps out wearing shorts and a Hawaiian shirt.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Hank, the ebullient enthusiast, was intoxicated by every whim that sailed down the pike.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Hanne Goldstein is an ebullient widow in her seventies who lives in an apartment house in Vanløse.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The children were ebullient after winning the soccer match, jumping and cheering with joy.

Synonyms

excited
vsebullient
∞ 1.0

Feeling very happy and eager about something

is more joyously unrestrained and continuously lively rather than momentary
lively
vsebullient
109 1.3

Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

expresses more unrestrained, bubbling joy rather than general animation
jolly
vsebullient
100 1.0

Happy and lively in a friendly way

is more wildly energetic and less simply good-natured
cheerful
vsebullient
99 1.0

Happy in a way you show with a smile or friendly actions

is more energetic and unrestrained rather than calmly happy
upbeat
vsebullient
76 3.8

Feeling cheerful and hopeful, sometimes too positive for the situation

leans more toward unrestrained joyful energy than hopeful optimism
joyful
vsebullient
73 1.0

Feeling or showing great happiness

is more unrestrained and energetically expressive than simple joy
ecstatic
vsebullient
61 4.5

Feeling very happy and excited

is usually more socially energetic than privately overwhelming joy
joyous
vsebullient
56 1.8

Feeling very happy and showing it

is about unrestrained energy and outward enthusiasm rather than calm joy
elated
vsebullient
28 4.0

Feeling very happy and excited because of good news or success

is generally more outwardly energetic and unrestrained, not just elation
exuberant
vsebullient
22 5.9

Very happy and full of energy

is similar but stresses joyful release rather than mere energy
bubbly
vsebullient
19 3.2

Full of cheerful energy and excitement

expresses more joyful, unrestrained energy than social cheerfulness
euphoric
vsebullient
19 6.4

Feeling very happy and excited after good news

is more outward, lively energy rather than internally intense elation
jubilant
vsebullient
14 5.0

Feeling very happy because of a success or a good event

is more general energetic happiness, not only linked to success
jovial
vsebullient
13 3.9

Happy and friendly in a lively, joking way

leans more toward unrestrained joyful energy than polite merriment
bouncy
vsebullient
12 2.0

Full of energy and cheerful movement

is more about joyful unrestrained enthusiasm than merely physical bounce
exhilarated
vsebullient
11 4.4

Feeling very happy and full of energy

is more about ongoing unrestrained cheer rather than post-event thrill
gleeful
vsebullient
11 1.2

Very happy and excited in a playful way

is broader, more energetic and unrestrained than simple delight
buoyant
vsebullient
10 5.8

Cheerful and full of energy

is more intensely unrestrained and outwardly energetic rather than light
effervescent
vsebullient
8 7.1

Having lively, cheerful energy that makes others feel excited

focuses more on unrestrained joyful energy rather than gentle brightness
high-spirited
vsebullient
6 3.9

Full of energy and excitement

shows more unrestrained joyful excitement rather than mere playful energy
sprightly
vsebullient
5 5.7

Full of energy and lively

is more about overflowing, unrestrained joy than brisk liveliness
exultant
vsebullient
  • Formal
2 7.3

Very happy and proud because of a big success

is less tied to victory and more to general unrestrained cheer
mirthful
vsebullient
1 6.3

Full of joy and laughter

focuses more on energetic joyful feeling rather than laughter alone
beamish
vsebullient
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Smiling brightly because you feel happy

is more outwardly strong energy and lively action than gentle radiance
lightful
vsebullient
  • Archaic
1 8.9

Cheerful and lively in a way that makes people happy

is more strongly outward and energetic rather than gentle lightness
in a jolly mood
vsebullient
1 2.8

Feeling happy and cheerful

is more notably unrestrained and energetic beyond brief moodiness
gladsome
vsebullient
  • Archaic
1 9.0

Feeling happy and cheerful

is more vigorous and unrestrained rather than mild contentment
posolutely ecstatic
vsebullient
  • Informal
9.9

Feeling very happy and excited

is more about unrestrained lively energy rather than sheer overwhelming delight
like a kid on a rollercoaster
vsebullient
  • Informal
8.3

Very excited and happy in an obvious way

is more general unrestrained joy rather than momentary ride-like thrill

Antonyms

7 5.4

Feeling sad and without hope

Not showing much interest or excitement

How Enthusiastic

exuberant
22 5.9
ebullient
6 8.2
enthusiastic
167 2.7
cheerful
99 1.0
calm
680 1.0

Surface Forms

ebullient positive

Etymology

The word ebullient comes from the Latin ebullire, which means 'to bubble out' and is made from ex- 'out' plus bullire 'to boil'. So, someone ebullient is like a person 'bubbling over' with joy and energy.