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Exuberance is defined as the state of being overly excited, joyful and happy.

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An example of a time when someone might feel exuberance is after the birth of his or her first child.

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noun

the state or quality of being exuberant; great abundance; luxuriance
an instance of this; esp., action or speech showing high spirits

Origin: Fr exúberance < L exuberantia < exuberans, prp. of exuberare, to come forth in abundance < ex-, intens. + uberare, to bear abundantly < uber, udder

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See exuberance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The quality or condition of being exuberant.
An exuberant act or expression.

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