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Definition of exuberant adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

exuberant

adjective
exuberant pronunciation English ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt exuberant pronunciation American ɪɡˈzuːbərənt
 
1 full of energy, excitement and happinessShe gave an exuberant performance.an exuberant personality/imaginationa picture painted in exuberant reds and yellows2 (of plants, etc.) strong and healthy; growing quickly and wellthe exuberant growth of high summerexuberance
exuberance pronunciation English ɪɡˈzjuːbərəns exuberance pronunciation American ɪɡˈzuːbərəns
noun [uncountable]We can excuse his behaviour as youthful exuberance.Nothing will curb her natural exuberance.
exuberantly
exuberantly pronunciation English ɪɡˈzjuːbərəntli exuberantly pronunciation American ɪɡˈzuːbərəntli
adverb