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

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And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

There is a sweetness and an elegance to her, Michele says, as well as an exuberance that’s impossible to counterfeit. — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

De Paula, 21, feels like an injection of youthful exuberance for baseball’s oldest lineup. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exuberance

• protuberance