exuberant
gb/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/ us/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/
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adjective
C1
property
1
very lively and enthusiastic
Very happy, excited, and full of energy.
Patrón de uso:
exuberant [person/mood/behavior]
Error frecuente:
Often confused with "exorbitant" (meaning too expensive).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
subdued (Quiet and not showing much excitement.)
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reserved (Not openly expressive of feelings or enthusiasm.)
Colocaciones
an exuberant personality
|exuberant energy
|exuberant laughter
|exuberant enthusiasm
|an exuberant smile
|exuberant children
|exuberant celebrations
|an exuberant welcome
|exuberant applause
|exuberant confidence
Temas
emotions
|personality
|social_life
Ejemplos
- She gave an exuberant laugh and hugged everyone in sight.
- His exuberant manner made the whole team feel more confident.
- The crowd was exuberant after the final goal.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The kids were exuberant at the party.
- He sounded exuberant on the phone.
adjective
C1
property
2
lush and strongly growing
Growing thickly and strongly.
Patrón de uso:
exuberant [vegetation/growth/hair]
Error frecuente:
Not usually used for simple quantity alone; it implies vigorous, lively abundance.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
sparse (Thin or not dense; lacking abundance.)
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stunted (Not growing well; held back in development.)
Colocaciones
exuberant growth
|exuberant vegetation
|exuberant plant life
|exuberant foliage
|exuberant gardens
|exuberant greenery
|exuberant blooms
|exuberant hair
|exuberant curls
|exuberant vines
Temas
nature
|plants
|appearance
Ejemplos
- After weeks of rain, the hills were covered in exuberant green growth.
- The courtyard was shaded by exuberant vines climbing the walls.
- She wore her exuberant curls loose and natural.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The garden has exuberant plants in spring.
adjective
formal
C2
property
3
too elaborate or excessive
Too much in a lively or decorative way.
Patrón de uso:
exuberant [style/decoration/prose]
Error frecuente:
In this sense it can be mildly critical, not always complimentary.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
restrained (Controlled and not excessive in style or expression.)
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plain (Simple and without extra decoration.)
Colocaciones
exuberant decoration
|exuberant ornamentation
|exuberant style
|exuberant colors
|exuberant design
|exuberant prose
|an exuberant performance
|exuberant gestures
|exuberant rhetoric
|exuberant praise
Temas
art_design
|writing
|opinions
Ejemplos
- The hotel lobby was beautiful, but the décor felt a bit exuberant for such a small space.
- Some readers love his exuberant style, while others find it distracting.
- She toned down the exuberant colors to create a calmer look.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The room had exuberant decorations.
adjective
business
C2
property
4
overconfident, overly optimistic (markets)
Too confident that things will go well (especially in money or business).
Patrón de uso:
exuberant [markets/investors/forecasts]
Error frecuente:
This is often used with a cautionary tone in economic writing.
Sinónimos
overoptimistic (More direct; clearly implies unrealistic optimism.)
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euphoric (Stronger emotional tone; suggests a high that may not be rational.)
Antónimos
cautious (Careful and avoiding risk; not overly optimistic.)
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pessimistic (Expecting bad outcomes rather than good ones.)
Colocaciones
exuberant markets
|exuberant investors
|exuberant forecasts
|exuberant sentiment
|exuberant expectations
|exuberant valuations
|exuberant trading
|exuberant risk-taking
|exuberant optimism
|exuberant demand
Temas
business
|finance
|economy
Ejemplos
- Analysts warned that exuberant investors were ignoring the company’s weak earnings.
- The report described an exuberant market that could be heading for a correction.
- Exuberant forecasts faded once interest rates began to rise.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Some investors became exuberant and bought too much.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
exuberant
AFI
GB/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/
US/ɪɡzˈubɚənt/
Sílabas y acento
ex - uber - ant (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (uber)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: exuberant
Familia de palabras
Core family
exuberance
noun C1
exuberantly
adverb C1
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
irrational exuberance
1/ɪɹˈæʃənəl ɪɡzˈubɚəns/
fixed phrase
business
unreasonably excited optimism
Excitement and confidence that is not reasonable.
Ejemplos
- 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.