exuberance
Meaning: The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; lively and overflowing enthusiasm.
Exuberance suggests an almost uncontainable joy or energy that spills outward. It can describe people, performances, vegetation, and even markets (as in Alan Greenspan's famous 'irrational exuberance'). It collocates with 'youthful,' 'natural,' 'irrational,' and 'infectious.' While overwhelmingly positive, it can occasionally imply a lack of restraint when the context demands more sobriety.
Examples
- The children's exuberance was infectious, and soon the entire park was alive with laughter. 孩子们的热情是有感染力的,很快整个公园都充满了欢笑。La exuberancia de los niños era contagiosa, y pronto todo el parque se llenó de risas.子供たちの溢れる活気は伝染性で、すぐに公園全体が笑い声に包まれた。아이들의 넘치는 활기는 전염성이 있어, 곧 공원 전체가 웃음소리로 가득 찼다.
- Her exuberance on stage was matched by a meticulous attention to detail in rehearsal. 她在舞台上的热情洋溢与排练中对细节的一丝不苟相得益彰。Su exuberancia en el escenario corría pareja con una atención meticulosa al detalle en los ensayos.舞台上での彼女の溢れんばかりの活力は、リハーサルにおける細部への入念なこだわりと見事に両立していた。무대 위에서의 그녀의 넘치는 활력은 리허설에서의 세심한 디테일 관리와 훌륭하게 양립하고 있었다.
- The garden was a riot of exuberance, with hollyhocks and foxgloves tumbling over the stone walls. 花园里洋溢着旺盛的生机,蜀葵和毛地黄从石墙上翻涌而出。El jardín era un estallido de exuberancia, con malvas reales y dedaleras desbordándose sobre los muros de piedra.庭園は生気に溢れ、タチアオイやジギタリスが石壁を越えて咲き乱れていた。정원은 생기가 넘쳐흘러, 접시꽃과 디기탈리스가 돌담을 넘어 흐드러지게 피어 있었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: literary, journalism
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'exuberantia' meaning superabundance, from 'exuberare' (to be fruitful or abound), from 'ex-' (out) and 'uberare' (to be fruitful), from 'uber' (fertile). It entered English in the 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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