effervescent
Americanadjective
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effervescing; bubbling.
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vivacious; merry; lively; sparkling.
- Synonyms:
- lighthearted , enthusiastic , ebullient , animated
adjective
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(of a liquid) giving off bubbles of gas; bubbling
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high-spirited; vivacious
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
Example Sentences
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I like anything effervescent and not too sweet, ideally ladled from a punch bowl because punch bowls inherently make adults feel like children in the best possible way.
From Salon
“Cherry is effervescent. It’s always there waiting to come out. She’s so reactive. And I’m hypervigilant for the warning signs before I react. This was like a rage room.”
From Los Angeles Times
But someone who provided effervescent vibes in the clubhouse, veteran leadership in the dugout and clutch hits in several of the season’s biggest moments at the plate.
From Los Angeles Times
I love that it’s a place that represents many, many communities, many people living in the same city that is effervescent and culturally productive.
From Los Angeles Times
Meanwhile, Jisoo pleased with the effervescent, electronic pop of “earthquake” and “Your Love.”
From Los Angeles Times
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