exuberance

noun

ex·​u·​ber·​ance ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s 

1

: the quality or state of being exuberant

youthful exuberance

2

: an exuberant act or expression

Synonyms of exuberance

• vigorousness
• brightness
• enthusiasm
• cheerfulness
• vibrancy
• vitality
• liveliness
• briskness
• sprightliness
• lustiness
• vibrance
• animation
• spirit
• robustness

Examples of exuberance in a Sentence

the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator

Recent Examples on the Web

In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Corporate earnings, unlike in the exuberance of the dot-com era, persist in today's markets. — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In both cases, cheap credit fueled the irrational exuberance. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

That same market activity of buoyant investors seemed to power JPMorgan and Goldman’s blowout quarterly results because exuberance often translates into revenue lines for those big banks. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exuberance

• protuberance