Exuberate

/ɪɡˈzuːbəreɪt/ verb

Definition

To be in a state of exuberance; to exhibit abundant enthusiasm or high spirits.

Etymology

From Latin 'exuberare' (ex- 'out' + uberare 'to be fruitful'), this verb directly reflects the original Latin sense of overflowing with abundance and fertility.

Kelly Says

This is the parent verb from which all the exuber- words derive, and it literally means 'to overflow like fruit'—the metaphor is all about abundance bursting forth.

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