effervescent

[ ef-er-ves-uhnt ]

adjective

1. effervescing; bubbling.

   Synonyms: bubbly, fizzy

2. vivacious; merry; lively; sparkling.

   Synonyms: lighthearted, enthusiastic, ebullient, animated

effervescent

/ ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt /

adjective

1. (of a liquid) giving off bubbles of gas; bubbling
2. high-spirited; vivacious

Derived Forms

• ˌefferˈvescence, noun
• ˌefferˈvescently, adverb

Other Words From

• effer·vescent·ly adverb
• nonef·fer·vescent adjective
• nonef·fer·vescent·ly adverb
• unef·fer·vescent adjective
• unef·fer·vescent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of effervescent¹

First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin effervēscent- (stem of effervēscēns ), present participle of effervēscere to effervesce; -ent

Example Sentences

Throughout “Martha,” Stewart colors her words with effervescent agreeability, only to betray flashes of discomfort when the silence stretches beyond a second or two.

From Salon

Throughout “Martha,” Stewart colors her words with effervescent agreeability, only to betray flashes of discomfort when the silence stretches beyond a second or two that are much more telling.

From Salon

He laughs again, an effervescent sound bubbling from deep inside him.

From Los Angeles Times

A year ago here in Liverpool, the mood at Labour’s conference was effervescent, “there was energy, buzz and anticipation,” as one minister put it.

From BBC

A hearty thank-you, then, to pioneering computer-age figure Mavis Beacon for inspiring a documentary these many years later — Jazmin Jones’ effervescent adventure “Seeking Mavis Beacon” — that puts a tech icon’s impact into sharp, funny and thought-provoking context.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bouncy
• brash
• bubbly
• buoyant
• ebullient
• irrepressible
• jolly