adj.
Pronunciation: -b( ə -)r ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin exuberant-, exuberans, present participle of exuberare to be abundant, from ex- + uber fruitful, from uber udder ― more at UDDER
Date: 15th century
1 : extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent < exuberant prosperity>
2 a : joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic < exuberant praise> <an exuberant personality> b : unrestrained or elaborate especially in style : FLAMBOYANT < exuberant architecture>
3 : produced in extreme abundance : PLENTIFUL < exuberant foliage and vegetation>
synonyms see PROFUSE
– ex · u · ber · ant · ly adverb