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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of exuberant Son Heung-min, the former Tottenham Hotspur star and captain of South Korea’s national team, made his home debut for the Los Angeles Football Club in front of an exuberant sellout crowd of 22,937, a record at BMO Stadium that included about 600 SDFC fans. The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025 The enthusiastic Parrot tones down their energy when interacting with a less exuberant Owl. Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025 Venus in Leo is exuberant and loud. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025 And this album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this [Eras] tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exuberant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuberant
Adjective
  • From vibrant vases to bold candle holders, this playful line brings a joyful spin to festive gatherings.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Through healing spaces rooted in rites of passage, fatherhood circles, and creative expression, Cooper is reframing mental health care as joyful, community-centered, and culturally resonant.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • What to See The journey begins in the northeastern city of Reims, the unofficial capital of Champagne, where Gothic grandeur and effervescent indulgence coexist.
    Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Fresh, effervescent and lively with flavor.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Zarutska worked in a lively area of the lower South End dotted with breweries, apartment complexes and coffee shops.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Over the years the vivacious Brit has has empowered countless women around the world and gained a fiercely loyal following.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Venus in Leo is vivacious and charismatic, particularly in the realm of relationships, finances and one’s personal aesthetic.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • And what's not to love about the buoyant DiCaprio, who walked the red carpet solo (Italian supermodel girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti made a subtle separate entrance).
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Laura Burdese, deputy CEO, Bulgari A bubbly personality and sparkling energy coupled with sharp business acumen define Burdese, who makes a case of the (too) few women executives sitting at the top of international luxury companies.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly, about 10 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The prose is ecstatic and freaky and muscular.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
  • If this game was a sign of things to come, Green Bay fans should be ecstatic.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Exuberant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuberant. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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