exuberance

[ig-zoo-ber-uhns]

noun

1. Also exuberancy. the state of being exuberant.

2. an instance of this.

   His pranks are youthful exuberances.

Other Word Forms

• nonexuberance noun
• nonexuberancy noun
• overexuberance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exuberance¹

From the Latin word exūberantia, dating back to 1630–40. See exuberant, -ance

Example Sentences

“With so much exuberance surrounding AI, it now appears time to take seriously the notion that the stock market has become overheated,” the report states.

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What is your view on the current market exuberance?

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"We've moved from a phase of exuberance to one of thoughtful capital deployment. Deal volumes may be lower than the peak years, but the quality of companies being funded is higher," says Mr Daniel.

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Do you worry that some of the exuberance will fade out?

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The market hasn’t experienced enough exuberance to signal a major correction is near, despite the run-up in high-beta tech, Wald said.

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Related Words

• ardor 
• buoyancy 
• eagerness 
• ebullience 
• excitement 
• exhilaration 
• fervor 
• high spirits 
• spirit 
• vigor 
• vitality 
• zest