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- [ih-buhl-yuh nt, ih-boo l-]
- /ɪˈbʌl yənt, ɪˈbʊl-/
- /ɪbˈʊl.i.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-buhl-yuh nt, ih-boo l-]
- /ɪˈbʌl yənt, ɪˈbʊl-/
Definitions of ebullient word
- adjective ebullient overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited: The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor. 1
- adjective ebullient bubbling up like a boiling liquid. 1
- noun ebullient Cheerful and full of energy. 1
- adjective ebullient enthusiastic, bubbly 1
- adjective ebullient If you describe someone as ebullient, you mean that they are lively and full of enthusiasm or excitement about something. 0
- adjective ebullient overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement; exuberant 0
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Origin of ebullient
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin ēbullient- (stem of ēbulliēns 'boiling up,' present participle of ēbullīre), equivalent to ē- e-1 + bulli- (derivative of bulla 'a bubble') + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Ebullient
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ebullient popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj ebullient
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- buoyant — If you are in a buoyant mood, you feel cheerful and behave in a lively way.
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- effusive — unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
- chipper — Chipper means cheerful and lively.
adjective ebullient
- jovial — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- jolly — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
Antonyms for ebullient
adj ebullient
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
adjective ebullient
- lugubrious — mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner: lugubrious songs of lost love.
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