By Iswat Ishola, Francis Ikuerowo, Chiamaka Egwuchukwu, Saminu Yusuf Bena
Ebullient
(/ɪˈbʌl.i.ənt/)
Ebullient is an adjective meaning full of enthusiasm, energy, and cheerful excitement. It describes people, moods, or expressions that seem to overflow with joy, confidence, or high spirits. The word is often used to highlight an infectious liveliness or a personality that radiates positivity and warmth.
Example:
Her ebullient laughter filled the room, instantly lifting everyone’s mood.
Origin:
From the Latin word ebulliens (present participle of ebullire), meaning “to boil over” or “to bubble out,” suggesting emotions or energy rising and spilling outward.
Formed from:
- e- = out
- bullire = to boil
-ent = adjective-forming suffix
In Yorùbá, the closest translation of Ebullient is “lọ́yàyà”, tayọ̀ tọ̀yàyà”
Examples
- Ìwà lọ́yàyà rẹ̀ ń jẹ́ kí àwọn ènìyàn fẹ́ràn rẹ̀ (Her ebullient nature makes people love her)
- Tayọ̀ tọ̀yàyà rẹ̀ ló fi mú kí inú gbogbo ènìyàn dún (His ebullient spirit lifted everyone’s mood)
In Igbo, Ebullient is translated as “Obi uto/ Obi uto na-agba”
Examples
- O nwere obi uto na-agba maka oru ohuru ya
(She was ebullient about her new job) - Igwe mmadu ahu nwere obi uto gbara ndi otu ha ume
(The ebullient crowd cheered for their team)
In Hausa, Ebullient is translated as “mai cike da murna da kuzari”
Examples
- Halayenta na cike da annashuwa sun sa kowa farin ciki a wajen biki (Her ebullient personality made everyone feel happy at the party)
- Ƙungiyar ta kasance cikin murna da walwala bayan sun ci gasar ( The team was ebullient after winning the championship)
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In French, Ebullient is translated as “exubérante / plein d’enthousiasme”
Examples
- Elle est pleine d’enthousiasme ce matin. (She is ebullient this morning.)
- Son attitude exubérante a animé la réunion. (His ebullient attitude energized the meeting.)
In Spanish, Ebullient is translated as “Exuberante / lleno de entusiasmo”
Examples
- Tiene una personalidad exuberante. (He has an ebullient personality.)
- Entró a la sala lleno de entusiasmo. (She entered the room ebullient.)
In German, Ebullient is translated as “Überschwänglich / voller Begeisterung”
Examples
- Er war voller Begeisterung, als er die Nachricht hörte. (He was ebullient when he heard the news.)
- Ihre überschwängliche Art machte alle fröhlich. (Her ebullient manner made everyone cheerful.)
Iswat Ishola is the lead contributor to this column, with additional language contributions from Francis Ikuerowo (French, German, and Spanish), Chiamaka Egwuchukwu (Igbo), and Saminu Yusuf Bena (Hausa).
