Spanish word

exuberante

Pronunciation

IPA/eksuβeˈɾante/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexuberant

Example

El jardín está exuberante esta primavera.

The garden is exuberant this spring.

Illustration for exuberante (exuberant)

More examples

La fiesta fue exuberante y llena de color.

The party was exuberant and full of color.

Core concept

Overflowing abundance of life and visible elements.

Common phrases

  • energía exuberante

    boundless energy

  • fiesta exuberante

    exuberant party

  • personalidad exuberante

    exuberant personality

Similar words

vibrante: Colorful and high-energy in appearance, making a strong visual impact.
frondoso: Covered in plentiful leaves and branches, noticeably luxuriant foliage.
vivo: Vivid in hue or expression, visibly lively.
alegre: Cheerful and lighthearted, creating a happy atmosphere.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra gran vitalidad o alegría en su comportamiento o apariencia, o que presenta abundancia de elementos visibles.

Word origin

From Latin exuberans, from ex- 'out' + uber 'abundance', originally 'overflowing outward' and so applied to both energetic behavior and richly filled appearance.

Usage tips

  • Looks like English exuberant and often matches it, but when describing a person's looks it can suggest fullness or sensuality while for plants or décor it implies lushness or lavish detail.

Other meanings

  • lushadjective

Opposites

  • sobriosoberadjective
  • apáticoapatheticadjective

Related words

  • exuberanciaexuberancenoun
  • exuberantementeexuberantlyadverb

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