ebullience
UK: ɪˈbʌl.i.əns | US: ɪˈbʌl.jəns
n. The quality of being cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic; exuberance.
ebullience = e<out> + bull<boil> + ience<noun suffix>
- e<out>: A prefix derived from Latin ex-, meaning "out" or "thoroughly."
- bull<boil>: From Latin bullire (to bubble, boil), reflecting energetic movement.
- ience<noun suffix>: A suffix forming abstract nouns denoting a state or quality (from Latin -entia).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin ebullire ("to boil over"), combining e- (intensifier) and bullire (to bubble). It originally described liquids bubbling vigorously, later metaphorically extended to describe overflowing enthusiasm or high spirits. The evolution mirrors the imagery of energy "boiling over" into lively expression.
Her ebullience brightened the entire room.
The children’s ebullience was contagious during the festival.
Despite his age, he spoke with youthful ebullience.
The team celebrated their victory with unrestrained ebullience.
His ebullience faded as the challenges mounted.