Definitions for ebullientɪˈbʌl yənt, ɪˈbʊl-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
e•bul•lientɪˈbʌl yənt, ɪˈbʊl-(adj.)
overflowing with enthusiasm, excitement, or vivacity; high-spirited; exuberant.
bubbling up like a boiling liquid.
Origin of ebullient:
1590–1600; < L ēbullient-, s. of ēbulliēns, prp. of ēbullīre to spout out
e•bul′lient•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited(adj)
joyously unrestrained
Wiktionary
ebullient(Adjective)
boiling, agitated, enthusiastic, high-spirited
Origin: bullire (English boil). Compare bubbling, bubbly, and perky, which give a similar image.
Webster Dictionary
Ebullient(adj)
boiling up or over; hence, manifesting exhilaration or excitement, as of feeling; effervescing
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