ebullient

adjective

Definition of ebullientnext
as in energetic
filled with life and enthusiasm her ebullient charm an ebullient entertainer

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Recent Examples of ebullient Whereas in the ebullient days of the 1850s, the ideas that had the upper hand were optimistic, and free trade and global integration. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Its message is just as ebullient. — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026 The ebullient parody’s obvious antecedent is Airplane! — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 Noisy, ebullient, ferocious and free, Dance! — Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ebullient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullient
  1. energetic
  2. lively
  3. animated
  4. spirited
  5. active
  6. animate
  7. bubbly
  8. enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Munda, 19, has intermittently trained with the seniors over the past couple of seasons and the energetic midfielder is primed for a loan move in the new season.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • In his view, our cognition, mood, and conscious experience reflect deeper energetic processes — down to the subcellular level.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The three-deck sphere (hence, the name sphere class) at the heart of the ship is a lively social hub.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Stone-Robb pointed to its cliffs, ocean views, surf breaks, walkable streets, and a lively central market as the likely cause of its popularity, noting that home prices here run lower than in nearby Cascais despite a similar coastal appeal.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of lively
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  • Liam got started in Hollywood as a young actor and has voiced animated characters in films such as Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) and GOAT (2026).
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • The three episodes of this outstanding series that were made available cements the claim that some of the most creative animated storytelling is being generated from anime.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of animated
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  • Drinks—both spirited and alcohol-free—featuring ingredients like coconut milk, dairy or nut milks, fruit purées, and honey are especially froth-friendly.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • The question of who actually lives in the district sparked some of the most spirited back and forth.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • Crochet missed the initial wins due to his routine, which differs significantly from those of active players.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
  • During the Champions League celebrations, before La Reina’s departure was public, Putellas was very active in supporting Serrajordi, including featuring her in a post-game, pre-party Instagram Live.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of active
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  • To imagine the natural world not as a passive resource but as an animate collaborator would be to reorder more than aesthetic categories, demanding another relation to our environment.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, ARTnews.com, 29 May 2026
  • Zugunruhe is the itinerant desire of any animate being to keep moving and growing.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 May 2026
Definition of animate
Adjective
  • The national chain is recognized for its diverse customizable drink menu and bubbly customer service.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • Leo confides in the shark to process a confusing world until the spirited and bubbly au pair Anya (Bakalova) bursts into their lives.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • Her voice was earnest and corporate, a mom enthusiastic about YouTube creators and new product features.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • So even then, one extreme was mildly favorable, the other wildly enthusiastic.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic

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