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

Perhaps the exuberance on my father’s side is tinged by their acquaintance with disaster. —Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026

Richard is a tiki guy, and his and Schaffer’s book is the first attempt, possibly ever, to unite the flamboyant exuberance of tiki with the methodical precision of the modernist craft movement. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026

As Manaea walked off the mound Tuesday night, Mendoza clapped his hands from the bottom step of the Mets’ dugout in Seattle with exuberance inconsistent with the Mets’ early June standing. —Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026

For Dudamel, orchestral exuberance equals heroism. —Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exuberance

• protuberance