Crossword Dictionary
exuberant
ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited - a
joyously unrestrained
synonyms
bouncy, bubbly, buoyant, crank [chiefly dialect], effervescent, frolic, frolicsome, gamesome, gay, high-spirited, vivacious
in a sentence
His exuberant personality makes him fun to be around.
exuberant crowds rushed to greet the returning national champions in collegiate basketball
The design and musical elements add exuberant colors
etymology
mid-15c., "over-abundant," from Latin exuberantem (nominative exuberans) "superfluous; extraordinary," present participle of exuberare "be abundant, grow luxuriously," from ex, here probably "thoroughly" (see ex-), + uberare "be fruitful," related to uber "udder," from PIE root *eue-dh-r- (see udder). From 1510s as "growing luxuriantly;" figurative use, of affections, joyous emotions, etc., is by 1640s. Related: Exuberantly; exuberate; exuberating.
jubilant
adjective
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
synonyms
overjoyed, exultant, triumphant, joyful, rejoicing, exuberant, elated, ecstatic, thrilled
examples:
‘Mark Williams was jubilant after his title triumph ended his 26-month wait for a tournament win on home soil.’
‘The Sligo fans were definitely jubilant and dozens of camera phones captured the moment but that's as far as it went.’
‘After the game the jubilant fans carried on celebrating, filling the pubs and painting the Welsh capital blue and white.’
‘The big fellow immediately sprinted towards jubilant home fans and was booked for throwing his jersey to the ground.’