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ebullient

/ɪˈbʊljənt/adjective

Full of cheerful energy and excitement.

Example sentences

  • “The ebullient host greeted every guest with a hug.”
  • “Despite the rain, the fans stayed ebullient after the win.”
  • “Her ebullient laugh could be heard across the room.”

Formal and a little literary; 'bubbly' is the everyday equivalent. Stress the second syllable: eh-BULL-yent.

Synonyms for ebullient

Antonyms

  • subdued
  • glum

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