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

• animation
• briskness
• jazziness
• liveliness
• lustiness
• peppiness
• robustness
• sprightliness
• vibrance
• vibrancy
• vigorousness
• vitality

Examples of exuberance in a Sentence

the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator

Recent Examples on the Web

President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed. —Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024

That means these stocks stand the most to gain if the market exuberance continues. —Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024

Whitaker is known for her exuberance among her staff — sometimes dancing in the hallways between appointments — but the aftermath of the Dobbs decision has changed her demeanor. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024

So, despite the good news, most of the exuberance in the company’s stock price surrounding ANF’s significantly higher financials this year and raised FY2024 guidance have been moderated. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1