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Exuberantly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

exuberantly

/ɪɡˈzuːbərəntli/ /ɪɡˈzjuːbərəntli/

Definition:

Filled with lively energy, enthusiasm, or joy in an unrestrained manner.

Synonyms:

joyfully, enthusiastically, vivaciously, effervescently

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

gloomily, apathetically

Common Collocations:

laugh exuberantly, dance exuberantly, speak exuberantly

Derivatives:

exuberance, exuberant

Usage Tips:

Use "exuberantly" to describe actions done with high energy and excitement, often visibly or audibly expressive.

Common Phrases:

full of life and energy, bubbling over with joy

Etymology:

From Latin "exuberantem," meaning "overabundance," derived from "exuberare" (to be abundant).

Examples:

  • 1. She laughed exuberantly at the joke, her joy contagious.
  • 2. The children played exuberantly in the park, their laughter filling the air.
  • 3. He greeted his friends exuberantly after years apart.
  • 4. The crowd cheered exuberantly as the team scored the winning goal.
  • 5. She danced exuberantly to her favorite song without a care in the world.

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