exuberance — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   ebulliencejoyvimvitality

   Antonyms

   apathydullnesslistlessness

   Examples

   Tottenham's desire for a win against a Norwich side playing with energy and exuberance made for an enthralling, end-to-end game.

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   The stock market found itself at a similar moment 29 years ago, when Alan Greenspan famously warned of “irrational exuberance” fueling a bubble in internet stocks. The S&P 500 had risen more than 60 percent in the two years before Mr. Greenspan’s speech.

2. An instance of exuberant behaviour.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

3. An overflowing quantity; superfluousness.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   an exuberance of branches in a plant

4. An abundance of wealth.

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   • Countable
   • Uncountable

Noun

1. joyful enthusiasm

   Broader terms

   enthusiasmjoyjoyousnessjoyfulness

2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

   Synonyms

   enthusiasmebullience

   Broader terms

   livelinesslifespiritsprightliness