exuberance

noun

ex·​u·​ber·​ance ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s How to pronounce exuberance (audio)
Synonyms of exuberancenext
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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An Indian destination of abundance and exuberance, where both the heat and the music are amped up. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026 The young actor brings grit, grief and much exuberance to his performance. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026 As for market exuberance, Silverblatt emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and well-informed. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exuberance

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exuberance was in 1617

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“Exuberance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exuberance. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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