# ebullience

/ˌɪˈbʊɫjəns/ (US) · /ɪbˈʊliəns/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ebullience
Updated: 2026-09-29

## Definition

a feeling of being very happy, energetic, and full of excitement. You use it to describe someone who is bubbling over with joy.

For teachers: the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberant. Often describes a personality trait or a temporary state of high spirits.

## Examples

- Her natural ebullience made everyone at the party feel welcome.
- Despite the long hours and difficult conditions, the team's ebullience never faded as they neared the project's completion.
- The investor's ebullience regarding the new tech sector was tempered only by the central bank's warning about rising interest rates.

## Synonyms

exuberance, enthusiasm

## Usage notes

- Typically used in the singular; often paired with adjectives like 'natural', 'youthful', or 'characteristic'.

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