Exuberant

/ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt/ adjective

Definition

Very energetic, cheerful, and full of life or excitement.

Etymology

From Latin “exuberare,” meaning “to grow abundantly” or “to overflow,” from “ex-” (out) and “uber” (fruitful, fertile). It originally described plants that grew wildly, then shifted to describe overflowing human energy and joy.

Kelly Says

When you call someone “exuberant,” you’re literally saying their energy is overflowing like a wildly growing plant. It’s not just happy—it’s happiness that can’t be contained.

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