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

Willa’s look contrasted her mom’s with youthful exuberance defined by pops of color. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

The industrial revolutions of the past produced enormous value alongside bankruptcies, dislocations, and periods of irrational exuberance. — Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Losing OpenAI inference to Nvidia has put a damper on that exuberance. — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Not unlike the arsenal of menopause marketing, which includes in its targets women pre- and post-, this exuberance about perfecting our vaginas is aimed at every woman who’s entered the life stage that includes menarche. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exuberance

• protuberance