exuberant
exuberant — adjective
- exuberantpositive
- more exuberantcomparative
- most exuberantsuperlative
1. showing or feeling a lively, excited, and positive energy — used especially of a
showing or feeling a lively, excited, and positive energy — used especially of a person's behaviour, mood, or personality that is full of joy and eagerness.
When the team won the final match, their exuberant cheers echoed through the whole stadium.
collocation: exuberant cheers / exuberant celebrations
Dahlia gave an exuberant wave to her friends as the train began to move.
The children were so exuberant after the birthday party that they could not fall asleep until late.
Ishaan's exuberant personality made him a favourite among his classmates and teachers alike.
An exuberant crowd of supporters lined the streets, waving flags and singing songs.
- enthusiastic
suggests strong interest and eagerness but without the same level of lively physical energy
- vivacious
describes a person who is attractively lively and animated, especially in social settings
- ebullient
more formal, suggesting cheerful excitement that overflows or cannot be contained
- lively
a simpler, more general word for being full of life and energy
用法筆記
This sense is used almost exclusively of people, their actions, moods, or social gatherings. It carries a strongly positive tone and is less common in formal or academic writing.
常見錯誤
2. growing strongly, quickly, and healthily — used of plants, trees, and other vege
growing strongly, quickly, and healthily — used of plants, trees, and other vegetation that are thriving and producing a lot of leaves, flowers, or fruit.
After weeks of steady rain, exuberant vines had climbed all the way up the garden wall.
collocation: exuberant vines / exuberant growth
Bilal could hardly see through the kitchen window because exuberant tomato plants blocked the view.
The tropical forest is famous for its exuberant plant life, with trees towering high above the ground.
Mira placed the pot of exuberant rosemary on the balcony, where it grew twice as fast as before.
An exuberant patch of wildflowers appeared along the roadside after the first spring rain.
- lush
emphasises rich, healthy, and thick vegetation rather than speed of growth
- vigorous
suggests strong, healthy growth, applicable to both plants and living organisms
- flourishing
emphasises the successful and healthy state of plants or other living things
用法筆記
This sense is restricted to plants and vegetation. It is not used for people or animals, even when describing fast growth. 'Rapid growth' or 'fast-growing' are neutral alternatives.
常見錯誤
3. existing in extremely large quantities or amounts; much more than is usual or ex
existing in extremely large quantities or amounts; much more than is usual or expected — used of praise, generosity, creativity, or natural resources that are plentiful and overflowing.
The charity received an exuberant donation from a local business, enough to fund the project for a whole year.
collocation: exuberant donation / exuberant praise
Exuberant praise from the critics helped the young musician gain confidence and book more performances.
The restaurant's menu offered an exuberant selection of dishes, with choices from every region of the country.
Takeshi painted with exuberant strokes of colour, filling every corner of the canvas with bright shapes.
The garden produced an exuberant harvest of pumpkins that autumn, far more than the family could eat.