exuberate

[ ig-zoo-buh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

, ex·u·ber·at·ed, ex·u·ber·at·ing.

1. to be exuberant; superabound; overflow.

exuberate

/ ɪɡˈzjuːbəˌreɪt /

verb

1. to be exuberant
2. to abound or grow in profusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of exuberate¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word exūberātus. See exuberant, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of exuberate¹

C15: from Latin exūberāre to be abundant; see exuberant