exuberant

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:34:36

Ex*u"ber*ant (?), a. [L. exuberans, exuberantis, p. pr. of exuberare to be abundant; ex + uberare to be fruitful, fr. uber fruitful, fertile, uber udder: cf. F. exub'erant. See Udder.]

Characterized by abundance or superabundance; plenteous; rich; overflowing; copious or excessive in production; as, exuberant goodness; an exuberant intellect; exuberant foliage.

"Exuberant spring." Thomson. -- Ex*u"ber*ant*ly, adv.

 

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