SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
exuberance
noun
An abundance of lively energy, enthusiasm, or joy.
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Lively enthusiasm
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Usage distinction
Return to topExuberance suggests enthusiasm that overflows into visible or audible expression.
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The exuberant family
exuberance is grouped under exuberant in the main dictionaries. This form keeps its meaning and previous study record.
exuberantadjective
Overflowing with energy, joy, or enthusiasm.
Overflowing with enthusiasm
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The exuberant audience applauded before the final note faded.
Hana felt elated as she reread the acceptance, relieved that the long series of drafts had led to a place in the issue. Her roommate's exuberant celebration filled the kitchen with laughter and improvised plans for a small gathering.
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See exuberance in use
The children's exuberance transformed the quiet rehearsal into an energetic performance.
At an apartment courtyard celebration, the children greeted a handmade puppet parade with exuberance, cheering and inventing names for each character.
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