exuberance
2 synonyms and 3 antonyms for exuberance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Overflowing energy, enthusiasm, or high spirits.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use exuberance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
youthful exuberance
natural exuberance
Etymology
From Latin exuberare, "to grow abundantly" — from ex- ("out") + uber ("udder"), originally describing an animal producing milk so freely it overflows.
Full origin of exuberance →Frequently asked questions
What does “exuberance” mean?
The word “exuberance” means overflowing energy, enthusiasm, or high spirits. In plain terms, bursting, overflowing enthusiasm or energy.
How do you pronounce “exuberance”?
“Exuberance” is pronounced ehks-YOO-burr-uhns (/ɪɡˈzub(ə)rən(t)s/ in IPA).
How do you use “exuberance” in a sentence?
Here is “exuberance” used in a sentence: “The children's exuberance was infectious at the party.”
What part of speech is “exuberance”?
“Exuberance” is a noun.
Where does the word “exuberance” come from?
The word “exuberance” comes from Latin. From Latin exuberare, "to grow abundantly" — from ex- ("out") + uber ("udder"), originally describing an animal producing milk so freely it overflows.
Related words
exuberant
exuberantly
