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Ebullience

ɪˈbʌliəns

noun

the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy

The word 'ebullience' is derived from the Latin word 'ebullire,' which means 'to bubble out.' It suggests a quality of bubbling energy and excitement, often used to describe someone's lively and enthusiastic personality.

See how Arundhati Roy uses "ebullience", with its meaning, pronunciation and a real book example.

Examples from books

From the crafty ebullience of a rakshasa with a new idea into a gossipy Malayali with a scandal to spread.

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The god of small things