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ebullient


ebul·lient

adj \-yənt\

Definition of EBULLIENT

2
: characterized by ebullience : having or showing liveliness and enthusiasm <ebullient performers>
ebul·lient·ly adverb

Origin of EBULLIENT

Latin ebullient-, ebulliens, present participle of ebullire to bubble out, from e- + bullire to bubble, boil — more at boil
First Known Use: 1599

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