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Word of the Day – Exuberant

By January 1, 2024Word of the Day

Exuberant (adj)

eks-oo-ber-ant

Effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant.

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin exūberant-, stem of exūberāns “abounding,” present participle of exūberāre “to be abundant,” from ex- ex-1 + ūberāre “to be fruitful” (verb derivative of ūber “fertile”; see also udder)

Example sentences

“We saw in 2024 with some exuberant celebrations!”

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