exuberance
Exuberance (noun) means overflowing energy, enthusiasm, or high spirits. Example: “The children's exuberance was infectious at the party.”
How to use exuberance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBursting, overflowing enthusiasm or energy.
Word forms
exuberances plural
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The children's _____ was infectious at the party.
Etymology
From Latin exuberare, "to grow abundantly" — from ex- ("out") + uber ("udder"), originally describing an animal producing milk so freely it overflows.
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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.
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