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ebullient

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adjective

very enthusiastic; extremely positive

1974Peter BenchleyJawsHis eyes were bright, and he felt ebullient, vibrant.1982James A. MichenerSpacePrior to every flight, NASA officials had warned Claggett that since what he said would be heard by millions or even billions of people around the world, he must censor his ebullient speech…1990Donald E. WestlakeThe GriftersMyra enters, ebullient.

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