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

Johnson's exuberance bubbled over in the locker room — though there was an apparent method to his toplessness. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025

With its dubious legacy, UMass has come to serve as a case study for the irrational exuberance that drives so many college programs to chase top-tier athletic status despite the structural, financial and competitive realities stacked against them. —Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2025

All of it points to a retreat from the frothiest parts of the market, where AI exuberance, speculative positioning, and cheap leverage have powered much of this year’s gains — and where conviction is now harder to find. —Denitsa Tsekova, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025

Together the Bergdorf’s windows create a unified yet distinctive holiday narrative — color versus monochrome, exuberance versus restraint — all bound by the spirit of craftsmanship and celebration. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exuberance

• protuberance