Where Does Exuberance Come from?

The noun exuberance comes from the adjective exuberant, which itself came from a Latin word that originally described an overflowing supply of milk from the udder of a cow or goat! The word still means "overflowing," not with milk but with joy and enthusiasm.

Where does exuberant come from?

exuberant (adj.)

mid-15c., "over-abundant," from Latin exuberantem (nominative exuberans) "superfluous; extraordinary," present participle of exuberare "be abundant, grow luxuriously," from ex, here probably "thoroughly" (see ex-), + uberare "be fruitful," related to uber "udder," from PIE root *eue-dh-r- (see udder).

What does exuberant girl mean?

If you are exuberant, you are full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness. ... an exuberant young girl who decided to become a screen actress.