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Rambunctious vs Exuberance - What's the difference?

rambunctious | exuberance |

As an adjective rambunctious

is energetic, noisy, boisterous and difficult to control.

As a noun exuberance is

the quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.

rambunctious

English

Alternative forms

* rambunxious (rare)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (informal, chiefly, North American) Energetic, noisy, boisterous and difficult to control.
    • The kids are being especially rambunctious today.
  • * 2002 , , WIGU Adventures
    • Mrs. Tinkle, your son’s rambunctious behavior is quite common in children with unusually high intelligence levels.

    See also

    * ornery * uppity

    exuberance

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2012 , date=April 9 , author=Mandeep Sanghera , title=Tottenham 1 - 2 Norwich , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Tottenham's desire for a win against a Norwich side playing with energy and exuberance made for an enthralling, end-to-end game.}}
  • An instance of exuberant behaviour.

    • Synonyms

    * ebullience