exuberantly
gb/ɪɡzˈubɚˈæntli/ us/ɪɡzˈubɚˈæntli/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
C1
property
1
with lively enthusiasm and energy
In a very happy and energetic way.
Usage pattern:
[someone] [does something] exuberantly
Common mistake:
Don’t use it as an adjective before a noun (say “an exuberant crowd,” not “an exuberantly crowd”).
Synonyms
enthusiastically (More general; less vivid and emotional.)
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joyfully (Focuses more on happiness than energy.)
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buoyantly (Suggests light, confident cheerfulness.)
Antonyms
reservedly (Without showing much emotion or energy.)
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quietly (In a low-energy, subdued way.)
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gloomily (With sadness rather than joy.)
Collocations
smile exuberantly
|laugh exuberantly
|wave exuberantly
|greet someone exuberantly
|dance exuberantly
|celebrate exuberantly
|cheer exuberantly
|speak exuberantly
|exuberantly happy
|exuberantly cheerful
Themes
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Examples
- The children ran exuberantly into the garden when school ended.
- She greeted her friends exuberantly, hugging everyone at the door.
- The crowd cheered exuberantly as the team lifted the trophy.
Learner examples
- He laughed exuberantly at the joke.
- They celebrated exuberantly after the exam.
adverb
C1
property
2
growing thickly and strongly
In a way that shows a lot of strong growth.
Usage pattern:
[plants/vegetation] [grow/flourish/spread] exuberantly
Common mistake:
In this sense it usually describes plants or natural growth, not people’s emotions.
Synonyms
luxuriantly (Common synonym for rich, thick growth.)
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lushly (Highlights rich greenness or softness.)
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abundantly (Emphasizes quantity more than vivid richness.)
Antonyms
sparsely (With little growth or in small amounts.)
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scantily (Thin and not plentiful.)
Collocations
grow exuberantly
|flourish exuberantly
|spread exuberantly
|exuberantly green
|exuberantly leafy
|exuberantly vegetated
|exuberantly blooming
|exuberantly overgrown
|exuberantly tangled
|exuberantly fertile
Themes
nature
|plants
|environment
Examples
- Vines grew exuberantly along the fence after the rainy season.
- Wildflowers bloomed exuberantly across the hillside in spring.
- Ferns flourish exuberantly in the damp shade of the forest.
Learner examples
- Grass grows exuberantly in summer.
adverb
C1
property
3
in an overly enthusiastic way
In a way that is too excited or too energetic.
Usage pattern:
[someone] [responds/reacts/speaks] exuberantly (about [something])
Common mistake:
The word can be positive or critical; context shows whether it is praise or a complaint.
Synonyms
overenthusiastically (Explicitly signals ‘too much’ enthusiasm.)
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effusively (Often suggests gushing praise or emotion.)
Antonyms
restrainedly (In a controlled, not excessive way.)
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cautiously (Shows carefulness rather than excited excess.)
Collocations
react exuberantly
|respond exuberantly
|praise something exuberantly
|exuberantly optimistic
|exuberantly confident
|exuberantly positive
|exuberantly theatrical
|exuberantly animated
|exuberantly expressive
|exuberantly friendly
Themes
emotions
|social_interaction
Examples
- He answered exuberantly, even though the question was routine.
- The speaker exuberantly promised quick results, which made some listeners skeptical.
- She was exuberantly optimistic about the plan despite the risks.
Learner examples
- He reacted exuberantly to the news.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exuberantly
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈubɚˈæntli/
US/ɪɡzˈubɚˈæntli/
Syllables & stress
ex - uber - antly (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (uber)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: exuberantly
- Plural: exuberantlies
Word family
Forms
exuberantlies
noun
Core family
exuberant
adjective C1
exuberance
noun C1
Expressions
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