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ebulliently

ebulliently

1 7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
  • adverb
  • /ɪˈbʌljəntli/
translation icon : ebulliciosamente
  • He is a short, ebulliently impatient man of forty-six who declares himself to be the youngest Jew in Cracow.

Examples

  • These days, Wu Zongyu's lens ebulliently captures Dagang's changes on each passing day.

    Blog text (17)
  • Cage speaks ebulliently about freedom from "the concept of a fundamental tone," by which he meant, of course, the tonal system central in his own way to Beethoven, Wagner, and Schoenberg.

    Academic text (1997)
  • And then, one day, Win came home from work ebulliently bearing a sheaf of delphiniums and irises, the stems so long he held the bouquet away from his body, like a torch.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Instead of ebulliently presenting literature as an enticing smorgasbord, these instructors sullenly treat it like Brussels sprouts - you probably won't like it, but it's good for you, so eat it!

    Blog text (17)
  • Again, Mr. Hendrie appeared, greeting the packed assemblage ebulliently, and the band shifted to the national anthem. We rose to our feet and sang, some of us loudly and happily, though others stood silent, for there are always those others in our noisy, happy midst, waiting for whatever it is to end.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • The children laughed and played ebulliently in the sunshine.

  • She ebulliently shared the good news with her friends at the party.

  • After the victory, the team celebrated ebulliently in the locker room.

Synonyms

enthusiastically
vsebulliently
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more bubbly and outwardly joyful rather than focused approval
heartily
vsebulliently
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is livelier and more playful rather than deeply sincere or warm
excitedly
vsebulliently
27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is steadier lively enthusiasm, not only brief eager excitement
gleefully
vsebulliently
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

is broader lively enthusiasm rather than small playful delight
joyfully
vsebulliently
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

is more energetic and lively, not only focused on happiness
energetically
vsebulliently
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

is livelier in mood and tone rather than just physical action
joyously
vsebulliently
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

is more about upbeat enthusiasm than pure joyful celebration
cheerily
vsebulliently
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is more strongly enthusiastic and lively rather than only cheerful
animatedly
vsebulliently
2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

is about warm enthusiasm rather than just lively movement
ecstatically
vsebulliently
2 6.0

In a very happy and excited way

is more moderate lively enthusiasm rather than extreme rapture
delightedly
vsebulliently
2 2.9

In a very happy way that shows pleasure

is more outwardly active and lively than quiet pleasure
exuberantly
vsebulliently
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is more about general enthusiastic joy than raw physical power
jubilantly
vsebulliently
1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is generally lively enthusiasm, not specifically triumphant celebration
effusively
vsebulliently
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is lively enthusiasm but more measured, not excessive or unrestrained
jovially
vsebulliently
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

is more energetic and outward than simply friendly cheer
buoyantly
vsebulliently
1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

is more outwardly excited and exuberant rather than gently optimistic
zestfully
vsebulliently
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is more general lively joy rather than sharp vigorous zest
rapturously
vsebulliently
1 7.4

Showing great pleasure and excitement

is energetic and lively but less emotionally intense and ecstatic
spiritedly
vsebulliently
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is more outwardly buoyant rather than merely showing spirited force
exultantly
vsebulliently
  • Formal
1 7.0

In a way that shows great joy after success

is more about ongoing lively enthusiasm rather than victory joy
with a blast
vsebulliently
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

is more natural lively mood rather than planned big celebration
euphorically
vsebulliently
1 6.0

In a way that shows very strong happiness and excitement

is lively and upbeat but less intensely ecstatic or overwhelming
boisterously
vsebulliently
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is lively and enthusiastic but less noisy and rough in style
rollickingly
vsebulliently
8.1

In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together

is energetic and enthusiastic but less playfully carefree
vivaciously
vsebulliently
6.4

In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited

is more broadly enthusiastic rather than narrowly high spirited
perkily
vsebulliently
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more full bodied enthusiasm rather than light confident cheer
chirpily
vsebulliently
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is stronger and more energetic than the light cheerful tone
beamingly
vsebulliently
4.2

A person smiles in a bright, happy way

is broader lively energy, not only radiant smiling happiness
bouncily
vsebulliently
4.0

In a lively, energetic way with light jumps

is more about emotion and enthusiasm than springy movement
friskily
vsebulliently
4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

is enthusiastic but less specifically playful or flirtatious
jollily
vsebulliently
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is more energetic and exuberant rather than simply merry
mirthfully
vsebulliently
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is broader lively enthusiasm rather than mainly amusement
elatedly
vsebulliently
4.7

In a very happy and excited way

is more consistently lively and enthusiastic rather than extreme highs
exultingly
vsebulliently
8.7

In a way that shows great joy after a win

is livelier and more generally enthusiastic rather than triumph focused
gayly
vsebulliently
  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

is more intensely enthusiastic rather than light cheerfulness
like a kid on a rollercoaster
vsebulliently
  • Informal
8.3

Very excited and happy in an obvious way

is generally lively and enthusiastic, not only wild obvious excitement
rhapsodically
vsebulliently
9.7

In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling

is more steady lively enthusiasm rather than poetic emotional ecstasy

Antonyms

3 4.4

In a boring way that shows little interest or energy

How Enthusiastic

exuberantly
1 5.1
ebulliently
1 7.7
cheerfully
34 1.0
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

ebulliently positive

Morphology

ebulliently = ebullient (semi-transparent) = ebullient + ly

The adverb is formed by the regular suffix -ly from the adjective 'ebullient', but the adjective itself is relatively rare and metaphorical, so learners may not transparently infer meaning.

Etymology

The word ebulliently comes from the Latin parts e- and bullire, where bullire means 'to boil' and the English word bubble shows the same image. Think of someone 'bubbling over' like boiling water that spills out; that's why to act ebulliently is to be lively and full of excited energy.