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 Sounds heavy — but that communication can include something ebullient, too, and Withers played Teddy with the sort of bonhomie that some former jocks still keep well after high school. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 But the cruise industry rebounded, and the Virgin fleet hit the seas in 2021 with an ebullient This Ain't the Queen Mary 2, Bitch! — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 David is a relative newcomer to Canada and his ebullient off-pitch attitude brings life to the team. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Officials said 10,000 police officers were deployed to secure the event, which follows ebullient but sometimes chaotic street celebrations and some violence during the Knicks’ title run, including a five-game final against San Antonio. — Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 19 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
  • By studying what happens when these energetic particles collide with target materials, scientists can investigate the shapes and sizes of atomic nuclei.
    — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
  • About 35 times more energetic than any neutrino seen before, it was picked up by the under-construction Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) detector off the coast of Sicily.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each Lucas Duplan set will feature songs crafted to satisfy Miami’s appetite for electronic music and a lively nightlife.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • But that’s all to the good for this rare example of original animated storytelling in a sea of IP and sequels.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Both players are intense and animated competitors, and their fan bases' are fiercely loyal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • Following the detailed introductions and screenings, students get to interact with Isaacs and each other in an often-spirited critique-discussion.
    — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kelly and her daughters are sideline staples at games, often sharing hugs with the Rams quarterback before kickoff while sporting spirited outfits.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • Ecuador, Peru, and Chile draw nature enthusiasts seeking soft or active adventure; and each of these destinations is also often found on the lists of must-see places for the well-traveled.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chinese labs manufacture about 20% of the active ingredients used to make medicines the FDA considers essential.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of active
Adjective
  • 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 Sarti Spritz has built a devoted following from Americans visiting Europe over the past few years, posting the bubbly concoction on TikTok and begging the company to bring it stateside.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson, who a near decade ago was a bubbly ingenue on the brink of superstardom, has since developed a reputation for a certain cool-girl deadpan opacity, a kind of mischievous remove during press appearances.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • Another enthusiastic response at the summit came from Vermont, formerly home to the 650 MW Vermont-Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, which closed in 2014.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But while an enthusiastic and wider-than-ever audience may be listening now, the Grammys have long appeared inured to such outside influence.
    — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic

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