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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This exuberance isn’t without a sentimental heart. Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 13 June 2026 The amount is a reflection of the exuberance around SpaceX’s mission. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 June 2026 In the heart of the Altstadt, a short walk from Marienplatz, another of Munich’s must-sees, Hofbrauhaus is a swirl of oompah music, clinking liters and travelers discovering that Bavarian exuberance doesn’t require a festival. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Perhaps the exuberance on my father’s side is tinged by their acquaintance with disaster. Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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