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übermütig

high-spirited

adjective UE-ber-mue-tikh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

cocky

Usage Note

übermütig describes boisterous high spirits that may tip into recklessness, from Übermut (exuberance, hubris). Children are often übermütig; in adults it can hint at overconfidence.

Examples

"Die Kinder wurden auf der Feier immer übermütiger."

Natural Translation

The children grew ever more boisterous at the party.

Literal Translation

The children became at the party ever more-high-spirited.

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