Main Entry: ex·u·ber·ant

Pronunciation: \-b(ə-)rənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin exuberant-, exuberans, present participle of exuberare to be abundant, from ex- + uber fruitful, from uber udder — more at udder

Date: 15th century

1 : extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent <exuberant prosperity>
2 a : joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic <exuberant praise> <an exuberant personality> b : unrestrained or elaborate especially in style : flamboyant <exuberant architecture>
3 : produced in extreme abundance : plentiful <exuberant foliage and vegetation>

synonyms see profuse

— ex·u·ber·ant·ly adverb