C1nounformalemotionspsychology
US/ɪɡˈzuː.bər.əns/
UK/ɪɡˈzjuː.bər.əns/
a feeling of great energy, excitement and happiness that is easy to see
In context
The children ran into the garden with exuberance, shouting and chasing each other.
Her exuberance was catching, and soon the whole team was smiling.
Analysts warned that the exuberance in the housing market could not last.
Words that go with exuberance
adjective + noun
- youthful exuberanceThe coach admired the youthful exuberance of his players.
- irrational exuberanceThe economist warned of irrational exuberance in the stock market.
- sheer exuberanceThey jumped into the pool out of sheer exuberance.
- boundless exuberanceShe greeted every guest with boundless exuberance.
noun + preposition
- exuberance of youthHe missed the exuberance of youth as he grew older.
- with exuberanceHe danced with exuberance at his sister's wedding.
adjective + preposition
- full of exuberanceShe was full of exuberance on her first day at college.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She was full of exuberant.Correct: She was full of exuberance.