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Definition of exuberance

exuberance

/ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
ex · u · ber · ance
Adverb:exuberantly
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Plural:exuberances
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Adjective:exuberant
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exuberance Lexical Profile

exuberance Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

Example

"The children greeted the first snowfall of the season with unbridled exuberance."

2

The quality of growing profusely or existing in lavish abundance.

Example

"Visitors were amazed by the lush exuberance of the tropical rainforest's vegetation."

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• Rhymes for exuberance

• Nearby Words

extrovertedness
extrude
extrusion
exuberance
exuberant
exuberantly
exude

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French 'exubérance' or directly from Latin 'exūberantia', meaning 'superabundance', derived from 'ex-' (thoroughly) and 'ūberāre' (to be fruitful), from 'ūber' (fertile, udder).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exuberance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exuberance
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