exuberance

noun

ex·​u·​ber·​ance ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce exuberance (audio)
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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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, 11 July 2025 Their exuberance, however, was not always been met with universal acclaim. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Uptown’s most dazzling celebration of LGBTQ exuberance is bringing its incomparable mix of energy and eleganza to its new Manhattanville location. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025 Similarly, Barnes and Saenz de Viteri’s work appears at first all winky smiles, earnest exuberance and breezy dialogue layered over flailing arms, speedy footwork and spoken self-deprecating asides, often set to a Golden Oldies soundtrack. Brian Schaefer july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for exuberance

Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exuberance was in 1631

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“Exuberance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exuberance. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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