ebullience

noun

: the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts or feelings : exuberance

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After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Novak does follow a structure that curves toward gravity before rebounding into positive feelings, but her idea — which is blowjobs, but which is also the joy of language and creative expression — is so full of ebullience and energy that the show itself seems to burst out of its own seams. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024 Terry, portrayed with infectious ebullience by Victoria Vetri, eases Rosemary’s nerves about her recent move, reassuring her that the New York apartment’s other occupants are kind. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024 In that spirit of ebullience, Truwit posted yesterday on her Instagram Story a series of photos from the Paralympics. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ebullience 

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ebullience was in 1749

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“Ebullience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ebullience. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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