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effervescent

American  
[ef-er-ves-uhnt] / ˌɛf ərˈvɛs ənt /

adjective

  1. effervescing; bubbling.

    Synonyms:
    bubbly, fizzy

  2. vivacious; merry; lively; sparkling.

    Synonyms:
    lighthearted, enthusiastic, ebullient, animated
effervescent British  
/ ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt /

adjective

  1. (of a liquid) giving off bubbles of gas; bubbling

  2. high-spirited; vivacious

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Other Word Forms

  • effervescence noun
  • effervescently adverb
  • noneffervescent adjective
  • noneffervescently adverb
  • uneffervescent adjective
  • uneffervescently adverb

Etymology

Origin of effervescent

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

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