effervescent
[ ef-er-ves-uhnt ]
Origin of effervescent
1First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin effervēscent- (stem of effervēscēns ), present participle of effervēscere to effervesce; see -ent
Other words for effervescent
| 1 | fizzy, bubbly, carbonated |
| 2 | animated, ebullient, enthusiastic, lighthearted |
Other words from effervescent
- 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
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How to use effervescent in a sentence
Through its whiskers the calamitous object chattered effervescently and waved its hands.
The Trimmed Lamp | O. Henry
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, noun
- effervescently, adverb
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