exuberance

noun

ex·​u·​ber·​ance ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce exuberance (audio)
Synonyms of exuberance
1
: the quality or state of being exuberant
youthful exuberance
2
: an exuberant act or expression

Examples of exuberance in a Sentence

the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator
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And in a place where celebrity passersby and visiting monarchs typically get the same collective shrug, a certain exuberance appeared. ABC News, 2 July 2026 The Slovenian is a rider in his prime, whose sole previous weaknesses — the heat and a touch of youthful tactical exuberance — have been virtually eradicated from his performances. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026 The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored. Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Three decades later, investors are asking a familiar question about the AI exuberance. Gail Krishnan, CNBC, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exuberance

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exuberance was in 1617

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“Exuberance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exuberance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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