exuberant
gb/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/ us/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/
C1
English
túláradó, dús, burjánzó, túlzó, túlburjánzó, túlzottan optimista
C1
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túláradó
C1
Usage pattern:
exuberant [person/mood/behavior]
She gave an exuberant laugh and hugged everyone in sight.
Kitörő nevetésben tört ki, és mindenkit megölelt, akit csak meglátott.
His exuberant manner made the whole team feel more confident.
Túláradó viselkedése az egész csapatot magabiztosabbá tette.
The crowd was exuberant after the final goal.
Learner examples
The kids were exuberant at the party.
A gyerekek nagyon fel voltak dobva a bulin.
He sounded exuberant on the phone.
A telefonban nagyon lelkesnek hangzott.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "exorbitant" (meaning too expensive).
Meaning
very lively and enthusiastic
Collocations
an exuberant personality
|exuberant energy
|exuberant laughter
|exuberant enthusiasm
|an exuberant smile
|exuberant children
|exuberant celebrations
|an exuberant welcome
|exuberant applause
|exuberant confidence
Synonyms
enthusiastic (Focuses on strong interest and eagerness, sometimes less physical energy.)
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buoyant (Suggests light-hearted optimism and resilience.)
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vivacious (Often used for a person's charm and lively manner, especially in social settings.)
Antonyms
subdued (Quiet and not showing much excitement.)
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reserved (Not openly expressive of feelings or enthusiasm.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|social_life
Definition
Very happy, excited, and full of energy.
Full of energy, excitement, and cheerful enthusiasm.
C1
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Usage pattern:
exuberant [vegetation/growth/hair]
After weeks of rain, the hills were covered in exuberant green growth.
Hetekig tartó eső után a dombokat dús zöld növényzet borította.
The courtyard was shaded by exuberant vines climbing the walls.
Az udvart a falakon felkúszó burjánzó indák árnyékolták.
She wore her exuberant curls loose and natural.
Learner examples
The garden has exuberant plants in spring.
Tavasszal dús növényzet van a kertben.
Common mistake:
Not usually used for simple quantity alone; it implies vigorous, lively abundance.
Meaning
lush and strongly growing
Collocations
exuberant growth
|exuberant vegetation
|exuberant plant life
|exuberant foliage
|exuberant gardens
|exuberant greenery
|exuberant blooms
|exuberant hair
|exuberant curls
|exuberant vines
Synonyms
lush (Emphasizes rich thickness and attractiveness.)
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luxuriant (More formal; suggests especially rich and abundant growth.)
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profuse (Highlights large quantity, sometimes less the sense of vitality.)
Antonyms
sparse (Thin or not dense; lacking abundance.)
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stunted (Not growing well; held back in development.)
Themes
nature
|plants
|appearance
Definition
Growing thickly and strongly.
Growing or present in large amounts in a strong, healthy, and often impressive way.
C2
FORMAL
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túlzó
B2
túlburjánzó
C2
Usage pattern:
exuberant [style/decoration/prose]
The hotel lobby was beautiful, but the décor felt a bit exuberant for such a small space.
A szálloda előcsarnoka gyönyörű volt, de a díszítés kissé túlzónak hatott egy ilyen kis térben.
Some readers love his exuberant style, while others find it distracting.
Egyes olvasók rajonganak a túlburjánzó stílusáért, mások viszont zavarónak találják.
She toned down the exuberant colors to create a calmer look.
Learner examples
The room had exuberant decorations.
A szobában kissé túlzó díszítés volt.
Common mistake:
In this sense it can be mildly critical, not always complimentary.
Meaning
too elaborate or excessive
Collocations
exuberant decoration
|exuberant ornamentation
|exuberant style
|exuberant colors
|exuberant design
|exuberant prose
|an exuberant performance
|exuberant gestures
|exuberant rhetoric
|exuberant praise
Synonyms
flamboyant (Strikingly showy and attention-getting, often in style or behavior.)
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overdone (Directly suggests something taken too far or exaggerated.)
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ornate (Focuses on heavy decoration and detail, especially in design or language.)
Antonyms
restrained (Controlled and not excessive in style or expression.)
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plain (Simple and without extra decoration.)
Themes
art_design
|writing
|opinions
Definition
Too much in a lively or decorative way.
Marked by an excess of detail, decoration, or energetic expression; more than is necessary or tasteful in context.
C2
BUSINESS
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Usage pattern:
exuberant [markets/investors/forecasts]
Analysts warned that exuberant investors were ignoring the company’s weak earnings.
Az elemzők arra figyelmeztettek, hogy a túlzottan optimista befektetők figyelmen kívül hagyják a cég gyenge eredményeit.
The report described an exuberant market that could be heading for a correction.
A jelentés egy túlzottan optimista piacot írt le, amely korrekció előtt állhat.
Exuberant forecasts faded once interest rates began to rise.
Learner examples
Some investors became exuberant and bought too much.
Néhány befektető túlzottan optimistává vált, és túl sokat vásárolt.
Common mistake:
This is often used with a cautionary tone in economic writing.
Meaning
overconfident, overly optimistic (markets)
Collocations
exuberant markets
|exuberant investors
|exuberant forecasts
|exuberant sentiment
|exuberant expectations
|exuberant valuations
|exuberant trading
|exuberant risk-taking
|exuberant optimism
|exuberant demand
Synonyms
overoptimistic (More direct; clearly implies unrealistic optimism.)
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euphoric (Stronger emotional tone; suggests a high that may not be rational.)
Antonyms
cautious (Careful and avoiding risk; not overly optimistic.)
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pessimistic (Expecting bad outcomes rather than good ones.)
Themes
business
|finance
|economy
Definition
Too confident that things will go well (especially in money or business).
Unusually and sometimes unjustifiably optimistic, especially about business conditions, investments, or future success.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exuberant
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/
US/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/
Syllables & stress
ex - uber - ant (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (uber)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: exuberant
Word family
Core family
exuberance
noun C1
exuberantly
adverb C1
Expressions
irrational exuberance
1/ɪɹˈæʃənəl ɪɡzˈubɚəns/
fixed phrase
formal
overexcited, unjustified financial optimism
A very strong and excited belief, especially in financial markets, that prices will keep going up, even when there is no good reason.
Examples
- The central banker warned that stock prices might reflect irrational exuberance rather than real economic growth.
- Many analysts blamed the housing bubble on irrational exuberance among investors.
- Irrational exuberance pushed tech stocks far beyond their actual earnings.
irrational exuberance
1/ɪɹˈæʃənəl ɪɡzˈubɚəns/
fixed phrase
business
unrealistic market optimism
too much confidence that makes prices rise too high
Examples
- Some analysts warned that the surge in tech stocks was driven by irrational exuberance.
- The housing boom was later blamed on irrational exuberance and easy credit.
- After the crash, many investors admitted their decisions had been fueled by irrational exuberance.
Learner examples
- They said the stock market showed irrational exuberance.
irrational exuberance
1/ɪɹˈæʃənəl ɪɡzˈubɚəns/
fixed phrase
business
unreasonably excited optimism
Excitement and confidence that is not reasonable.
Examples
- Some economists blamed the bubble on irrational exuberance among investors.
- The CEO cautioned that irrational exuberance could push prices beyond their true value.
- After the bad news, a wave of irrational exuberance quickly disappeared.
Learner examples
- There was irrational exuberance in the stock market.