Synonyms of exuberance
53 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for exuberance is joy. Other synonyms of exuberance are delight, glee, felicity, verve and mirth. The opposite of exuberance is apathy.
Synonyms and similar words for exuberance
nounThe quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.
- ebullienceThe quality of enthusiastic or lively expression of feelings and thoughts.
- joyA feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.
- vimReady vitality and vigour.
- vitality
- ardor
- alacrity
- celerity
- energy
- joie de vivreEnjoyment of living; happiness, ebullience, zest for life.
- enthusiasm
- exuberantnessQuality of being exuberant.
- fanaticismThe characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.
- fervor
- gusto
- purpose
- verveEnthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or...
- vigor
- zeal
- zealousnessThe quality of being zealous; zeal.
- blithenessThe characteristic of being blithe.
- blithesomenessThe quality of being blithesome.
- cheerfulnessThe state of being cheerful; joy.
- cheerinessThe state of being cheery.
- contentnessThe state of being content; contentedness.
- contentednessThe state of being contented.
- delightJoy; pleasure.
- delightednessThe quality of being delighted; great pleasure.
- elatednessQuality of being elated.
- elationA feeling of joy and pride.
- felicityIntense happiness.
- gaietyThe state of being happy or merry.
- gaynessThe state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
- gayfulnessThe state, quality, or condition of being gayful.
- gladnessThe state of being glad; joy.
- gleeJoy; happiness; great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or from another's misfortune.
- gleefulnessThe state of being gleeful or joyous.
- gleesomenessThe quality of being gleesome.
- happiness
- high spiritsJoyous elation, joyfulness, joyousness.
- hilarity
- jollinessThe quality of being jolly; jollity.
- jollityThe state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.
- jovialityThe state of being jovial; jollity or conviviality.
- jovialnessThe state or condition of being jovial; joviality.
- joyfulnessThe state of being joyful.
- joyousnessThe state of being joyous.
- merrimentA state of enjoyable exuberance.
- merrinessThe property of being merry.
- mirthThe emotion usually following humor and accompanied by laughter.
- mirthfulnessThe property of being mirthful; happiness.
- pleasednessThe quality or state of being pleased.
- gladsomeness archaicGladness.
- liss obsoleteComfort; happiness.
Opposite of exuberance
nounThe quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.
- apathyLack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).
- dullness
- listlessnessThe state of being listless; apathetic indifference; lethargy.
Meaning of exuberance
- noun The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.
- noun An instance of exuberant behaviour.
- noun An overflowing quantity; superfluousness.
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Questions about synonyms of exuberance
- What is another word for exuberance?
- Exuberance has 53 synonyms on Word.ws, such as joy, delight, glee, felicity, verve, mirth, merriment and gladness.
- What is the opposite of exuberance?
- The opposite of exuberance is apathy. Other antonyms of exuberance are listlessness.
- What does exuberance mean?
- Exuberance means the quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.
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