Synonyms of exuberant

exuberant

adjective

ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rənt 

as in joyful

joyously unrestrained

exuberant crowds rushed to greet the returning national champions in collegiate basketball

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joyful
• effervescent
• lively
• vivacious
• buoyant
• bubbly
• ecstatic
• bouncy
• frolic
• frolicsome
• giddy
• high-spirited
• lyric
• outgoing
• gay
• uninhibited
• bold
• boisterous
• gamesome
• carefree
• crank
• raucous
• extroverted
• lighthearted
• sprightly
• extraverted
• rowdy
• silly
• insouciant
• rapturous
• euphoric
• rollicking
• impudent
• brazen
• saucy
• overexuberant
• happy-go-lucky
• insolent
• audacious
• brash
• impertinent
• light-headed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sullen
• restrained
• subdued
• repressed
• inhibited
• constrained
• stoical
• phlegmatic
• stoic
• stolid
• low-spirited
• impassive
• depressed
• morose
• surly
• dour
• glum

Synonym Chooser

How is the word exuberant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of exuberant are lavish, lush, luxuriant, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When can lavish be used instead of exuberant?

The synonyms lavish and exuberant are sometimes interchangeable, but lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

Where would lush be a reasonable alternative to exuberant?

While in some cases nearly identical to exuberant, lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

In what contexts can luxuriant take the place of exuberant?

Although the words luxuriant and exuberant have much in common, luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When might prodigal be a better fit than exuberant?

The meanings of prodigal and exuberant largely overlap; however, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When is it sensible to use profuse instead of exuberant?

The words profuse and exuberant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Examples of exuberant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their ranks had swelled in number that day for the occasion, and the feeling was extra exuberant. —Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024

From September to November Iceland's landscape becomes peppered with an exuberant kaleidoscope of rich reds, warm oranges and golden yellows. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Williams is the Men’s creative director at Louis Vuitton — which is co-sponsoring the exhibition — and is one of the many Black designers whose work has a direct link to dandyism marked by exuberant collections, flamboyant details and silhouettes that push the boundaries of men’s tailoring. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024

This exuberant indie dramedy centers on the chaotic lives of two transgender friends trying to find peace of mind in Los Angeles. —EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024