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

But there were none so effervescent as Lindsay Lohan, who, from her breakout role in “The Parent Trap” at age 12, proved she had more talent in her pinky than most young stars actors ever display in their entire careers.

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.

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

Related Words

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