adjective
ebullient
ih-BUL-yunt/ɪˈbʌliənt/
Cheerful and full of enthusiasm
Our ebullient host welcomes everyone with a broad smile.
Etymology
The pieces give the image of bubbling out or boiling over. Originally describing boiling, ebullient came to describe enthusiasm and energy that seem to overflow.
More examples
- She sounds ebullient whenever she talks about her new job.
- The team's victory put him in an ebullient mood.
- Even on rainy mornings, our ebullient neighbor waves and chats.
Forms
ebullient · more ebullient · most ebullient
ebullience noun — Lively cheerfulness and overflowing enthusiasm.
ebulliently adverb — In a cheerful and enthusiastic manner.
Similar words
- exuberant
- Suggests abundant energy and excitement, often expressed more physically.
- buoyant
- Emphasizes optimism and resilience rather than outward excitement.
- enthusiastic
- Shows strong interest or eagerness, without necessarily suggesting cheerfulness.