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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Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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