ebullient

adjective

ebul·lient i-ˈbu̇l-yənt How to pronounce ebullient (audio)

-ˈbəl-

: boiling, agitated

: characterized by ebullience : having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm

ebullient performers

ebulliently adverb

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Someone who is ebullient is bubbling over with enthusiasm, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that ebullient derives from the Latin verb ebullire, which means "to bubble out." When ebullient was first used in the late 1500s its meaning hewed closely to its Latin source: ebullient meant "boiling" or "bubbling," and described things like boiling water and boiling oil. Only later did the word's meaning broaden to encompass emotional agitation as well as the roiling of a boiling liquid.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Ken Sponseller, 57, of Aurora, was less ebullient after getting bounced from the tournament with two losses.

John Keilman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Marci Marie, perky and ebullient and ready to laugh at the odd compromises of prison cooking, takes the edge off what could be a mildly depressing variety of video.

New York Times, 27 July 2022 The voice that comes through is uncensored, ebullient and guileless.

Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 27 July 2022 This is an ebullient book, filled with anecdotes, triumphant laughter and asides delivered with perfect timing and an air of festivity.

Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2021 Visitors are apt to find ebullient owner Jackie Moffatt, whose husband’s great-great-grandfather founded the shop, overseeing the space crammed with baking ingredients, old-fashioned toys, candles and retro gifts.

Necee Regis, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 In person, Koy is an ebullient guy, a sincere hugger, even meeting you for the first time.

Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Democrats appeared ebullient about the bill, even with some of their priorities jettisoned or severely curtailed.

New York Times, 28 July 2022 Ow-ees of any sort are practically non-existent in this altogether ebullient collection, although the memory of them is regularly invoked.

Chris Willman, Variety, 15 July 2022 See More

单词	ebullient
释义	ebullient adjective ebul·lient i-ˈbu̇l-yənt -ˈbəl- 1 : boiling, agitated 2 : characterized by ebullience : having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm ebullient performers ebulliently adverb Did you know? Someone who is ebullient is bubbling over with enthusiasm, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that ebullient derives from the Latin verb ebullire, which means "to bubble out." When ebullient was first used in the late 1500s its meaning hewed closely to its Latin source: ebullient meant "boiling" or "bubbling," and described things like boiling water and boiling oil. Only later did the word's meaning broaden to encompass emotional agitation as well as the roiling of a boiling liquid. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Ken Sponseller, 57, of Aurora, was less ebullient after getting bounced from the tournament with two losses. John Keilman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Marci Marie, perky and ebullient and ready to laugh at the odd compromises of prison cooking, takes the edge off what could be a mildly depressing variety of video. New York Times, 27 July 2022 The voice that comes through is uncensored, ebullient and guileless. Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 27 July 2022 This is an ebullient book, filled with anecdotes, triumphant laughter and asides delivered with perfect timing and an air of festivity. Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2021 Visitors are apt to find ebullient owner Jackie Moffatt, whose husband’s great-great-grandfather founded the shop, overseeing the space crammed with baking ingredients, old-fashioned toys, candles and retro gifts. Necee Regis, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 In person, Koy is an ebullient guy, a sincere hugger, even meeting you for the first time. Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Democrats appeared ebullient about the bill, even with some of their priorities jettisoned or severely curtailed. New York Times, 28 July 2022 Ow-ees of any sort are practically non-existent in this altogether ebullient collection, although the memory of them is regularly invoked. Chris Willman, Variety, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin ebullient-, ebulliens, present participle of ebullire to bubble out, from e- + bullire to bubble, boil — more at boil First Known Use 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1 ebullient adjective as in energetic filled with life and enthusiasm her ebullient charm an ebullient entertainer Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance energetic animated spirited lively active animate bubbly exuberant enthusiastic cheerful boisterous playful vivacious sprightly dashing brisk peppy perky jaunty sparky jazzy zippy kinetic frisky bouncing high-spirited dapper mettlesome racy spanking pert effervescent springy gay bright buoyant agile upbeat airy eager snappy chirpy spiffy spry vital chipper pizazzy agog nimble pizzazzy up awake alert impish sparkly open-eyed nervous wide-awake keen frolicsome chirrupy pixieish skittish high-strung Antonyms & Near Antonyms indolent lazy sluggish phlegmatic sleepy unambitious inert tired weary lethargic stolid torpid impassive apathetic dull boring listless languid tedious irksome lackadaisical vapid inactive spiritless lifeless dead limp leaden inanimate languishing languorous See More
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