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exuberantly

exuberantly

1 5.1
In a lively, excited way
  • adverb
  • /ɪɡˈzubərəntli/
translation icon : exuberantemente
  • Children played exuberantly in the park, laughter filling the air.
  • says exuberantly
  • laughs exuberantly
  • leaping exuberantly

Examples

  • "We met in the elevator," Bridget said exuberantly.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • "Have I gone to heaven?" she crowed exuberantly.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • "I'll tell you everything," he broke out exuberantly. "The whole story."

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Respond quickly and exuberantly if the US elections bring a change of leadership.

    Blog text (5)
  • Today he says, exuberantly, "Feel that Grand Prix ride, girls?"

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Luke reached the end of the path ahead of her, looked back, grinning exuberantly.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • "Hewwo," the boy said exuberantly.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • At the front of the sleigh, Zero exuberantly howls.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • If anything, he exuberantly celebrates survival of those dark moments, and that obviously provides solace as well.

    Blog text (10)
  • A trumpet vine laden with vivid orange blooms grew exuberantly up the side and over the roof.

    Fiction book (1995)

Synonyms

wildly
vsexuberantly
104 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

is energetic but normally more orderly and pleasant
enthusiastically
vsexuberantly
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is like this but more about joyful liveliness than approval
heartily
vsexuberantly
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is lively too but not necessarily warm sincerity
excitedly
vsexuberantly
27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is energetic and lively but less about brief excited moments
fervently
vsexuberantly
19 5.4

In a way that shows strong belief or feeling

is energetic but less focused on passion or cause
gleefully
vsexuberantly
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

is livelier and more energetic rather than playful joy
joyfully
vsexuberantly
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

leans more to energy and enthusiasm than simple happiness
energetically
vsexuberantly
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

includes energy but adds a clearer sense of enthusiasm
joyously
vsexuberantly
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

is similar but emphasizes energetic liveliness over pure joy
zealously
vsexuberantly
5 5.4

Doing something with great energy and strong interest

is spirited but not necessarily tied to committed zeal
animatedly
vsexuberantly
2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

shares liveliness but is less about visible movement
ecstatically
vsexuberantly
2 6.0

In a very happy and excited way

is similar but normally less extreme in emotional intensity
delightedly
vsexuberantly
2 2.9

In a very happy way that shows pleasure

is more energetic and active than simple pleasure
jubilantly
vsexuberantly
1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is lively too but not necessarily triumphant or victorious
effusively
vsexuberantly
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is lively too but less likely to seem excessive or uncontrolled
riotously
vsexuberantly
1 7.5

In a loud, wild, and very lively way

shares excitement but is generally more controlled and upbeat
zestfully
vsexuberantly
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is broader, covering lively mood without the zest focus
rapturously
vsexuberantly
1 7.4

Showing great pleasure and excitement

is more about lively outward energy than inward absorption
buoyantly
vsexuberantly
1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

is more about outward activity and energetic movement
ebulliently
vsexuberantly
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

expresses the same lively feeling in more general terms
spiritedly
vsexuberantly
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is similar but focuses on general liveliness rather than spirit
euphorically
vsexuberantly
1 6.0

In a way that shows very strong happiness and excitement

is lively too but usually calmer than peak euphoria
boisterously
vsexuberantly
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is lively too but usually less loud or unruly
with a blast
vsexuberantly
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

is lively as well but less tied to celebration scenes
zestily
vsexuberantly
1 5.3

In a lively and excited way

is similar but broader and less taste-focused
exultantly
vsexuberantly
  • Formal
1 7.0

In a way that shows great joy after success

is lively but not limited to triumph or victorious joy
elatedly
vsexuberantly
4.7

In a very happy and excited way

keeps liveliness but is less intensely emotional
rhapsodically
vsexuberantly
9.7

In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling

is energetic rather than strongly emotional or rapturous
like a kid on a rollercoaster
vsexuberantly
  • Informal
8.3

Very excited and happy in an obvious way

is exuberant too but less specifically childish or vivid
rollickingly
vsexuberantly
8.1

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

is lively but often less playful and more generally energetic
exultingly
vsexuberantly
8.7

In a way that shows great joy after a win

is energetic instead of specifically triumphant happiness

Antonyms

3 5.7

In a way that shows little energy or interest

How Energetic

exuberantly
1 5.1
cheerfully
34 1.0
calmly
110 1.0
quietly
517 1.0

Surface Forms

exuberantly positive

Morphology

exuberantly = exuberant (transparent) = exuberant + ly

Standard adverbial derivation: adding '-ly' to an adjective forms an adverb whose meaning is a direct conversion of the adjective to manner.

Etymology

Exuberantly comes from the Latin parts ex- ('out') and uber ('full' or 'rich'), so it originally meant 'overflowing'. Imagine someone 'overflowing' with energy or joy — that's why exuberantly means 'in a lively, enthusiastic way'.