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

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

While the typical person observes Harris’ effervescent guffaw, and thinks, “She seems fun!”

From Salon

At the end of May, the Perelman Arts Center posted a clip on social media of “Jellicle Cats,” the catchy, effervescent opening number from the musical “Cats.”

From New York Times

Related Words

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