effervescent

[ ef-er-ves-uh nt ]

/ ˌɛf ərˈvɛs ənt /

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adjective

vivacious; merry; lively; sparkling.

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Origin of effervescent

1675–85; < Latin effervēscent- (stem of effervēscēns), present participle of effervēscere to effervesce; see -ent

OTHER WORDS FROM effervescent

ef·fer·ves·cent·ly, adverbnon·ef·fer·ves·cent, adjectivenon·ef·fer·ves·cent·ly, adverbun·ef·fer·ves·cent, adjective

un·ef·fer·ves·cent·ly, adverb

Words nearby effervescent

efferent glomerular arteriole, efferent nerve, efferent vessel, effervesce, effervescence, effervescent, effervescent salt, effete, efficacious, efficacity, efficacy

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Example sentences from the Web for effervescent

In our interview, Moreno is effervescent and irreverent, with a genuine gift of the gab.
Rita Moreno, SAG Life Achievement Award Winner, Talks Brando, Elvis And West Side Story|Sandra McElwaine|January 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Who was that bubbly, effervescent redhead hosting ‘Chelsea Lately’ on Monday night?
Lindsay Lohan, Spectacular on ‘Chelsea Lately,’ Is Alive Again|Kevin Fallon|August 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
According to the latest article by Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, Israeli democracy is “more robust and effervescent than ever.”
Israel's Less-Than-Resilient Democracy|Lara Friedman|April 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A family friend posted notice of her death to friends on Facebook, describing Hanson as "effervescent" and "vibrant."
The CIA's Secret Grief|Howard L. Rosenberg|January 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Their joy, as first joy should be, was sparkling, effervescent.
Counsel for the Defense|Leroy Scott
"Not a bit, Opdyke; not a bit," he said, with effervescent cheer.
The Brentons|Anna Chapin Ray
When the effervescent liquid foamed and fizzed, Ralph stared in amazement.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes|William Perry Brown
The effervescent little woman had never had an original idea in her life.
The Yukon Trail|William MacLeod Raine
Hers was an effervescent spirit which could not be suppressed.
Hester's Counterpart|Jean K. Baird

British Dictionary definitions for effervescent

effervescent

/ (ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt) /

adjective

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

high-spirited; vivacious

Derived forms of effervescent

effervescence, nouneffervescently, adverb

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effervescent

adjective

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