Exuberance
(noun)
- A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
- The quality of being energetic, lively, and full of enthusiasm.
- The quality of being abundant or excessive.
- The quality of being luxuriant or lush, especially in the growth of vegetation.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin exuberantia, from exuberare "overflow", from ex- "out" + uberare "be fertile".
Examples:
- The children's exuberance was infectious and made everyone feel happy.
- Her exuberance on stage was a major factor in her success as a performer.
- The garden was a place of exuberance, with colorful flowers and lush greenery.
- His exuberance for life and love of adventure inspired many.
- The city was overflowing with exuberance as the festival took place.