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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
  • In the current Mexican scene, Emjay is one of the best live performers, known for her energetic and emotional shows.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is the most energetic and exciting premiere of Survivor in a long time.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Why, those teeming crowds just outside the shows are their own lively scene, filled with exciting, unexpected, and downright inspired takes on what’s happening in fashion.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Echo Theater Company’s ambitious production brings lively design and a volatile cast to the stage, but an unfocused script and feverish direction overwhelm the story.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 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
  • The other ingredients, a nonalcoholic vermouth and a nonalcoholic spirit alternative, cost just as much as their spirited counterparts.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That sign sparked a spirited debate over branding in the city’s historic district.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirited
Adjective
  • For those looking to get active, the hotel offers access to golf courses, tennis courts, bike and boat rentals, and access to a nearby fitness facility.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • New York has starter Geno Smith and rookie Cade Kubnik, a fourth-rounder, on its active roster, so Levis would be the third-string quarterback and inactive on game day unless he's promoted from the practice squad.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 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
  • 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
  • Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is golden, about 45 minutes.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • With such a formidable roster, Team USA should provide enough star power to fill the arena during weigh-ins, Forte said, adding that large, enthusiastic crowds will impress the IOC.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has been enthusiastic about AI advances, but his speech at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai urgently expressed the need for strong AI regulations and oversight.
    — Stephen Collins, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic

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“Ebullient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullient. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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