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ebullient

/ɪˈbʊl.i.ənt/
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adjective

Cheerful and full of energy; lively and enthusiastic.

  • She gave an ebullient speech at the conference.
  • His ebullient greeting made everyone smile.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: ebullient is stronger than cheerful and more energetic than enthusiastic; it suits lively, expressive behaviour. Unlike casual happy or glad, ebullient often describes public, emphastic joy. Choose ebullient when you want vivid, formal emphasis in writing.

In other languages

Spanish
Eufórico
Japanese
上気した
Korean
활기 넘치는
Vietnamese
Phấn khích, nhiệt tình
Chinese
兴高采烈的

Common phrases

ebullient moodebullient welcomeebullient personality

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Frequently asked questions

Is ebullient formal or informal?
Is ebullient formal or informal?
What's the difference between ebullient and excited?
What's the difference between ebullient and excited?
Can ebullient describe a group or situation?
Can ebullient describe a group or situation?
Is ebullient common in IELTS Academic writing?
Is ebullient common in IELTS Academic writing?