Effervescent: meaning, definitions and examples

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effervescent

 

[ ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality traits

Giving off bubbles; fizzy. Showing high spirits or excitement.

Synonyms

bubbly, lively, sparkling, vivacious.

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Word Description / Examples
effervescent

Often used to describe someone with an enthusiastic and lively personality, giving off energy and excitement. Can also refer to a fizzy beverage.

  • Her effervescent personality made her the life of the party.
  • I love the effervescent quality of sparkling water.
bubbly

Typically used to describe someone who is cheerful, talkative, and full of energy. Can also refer to a fizzy drink like champagne.

  • She’s always so bubbly and fun to be around.
  • We celebrated with some bubbly at midnight.
sparkling

Often used to describe something that shines brightly with flashes of light, such as diamonds or stars. Also common for beverages with bubbles.

  • She wore a dress with sparkling sequins.
  • We enjoyed a glass of sparkling cider.
lively

Used to describe someone or something full of life and energy. Can be applied to people, events, places, or even performances.

  • The concert was very lively and engaging.
  • They have a lively conversation at the dinner table.
vivacious

Describes someone, typically a woman, who is attractively lively and animated. Carries a positive connotation.

  • Her vivacious spirit was infectious, lifting everyone's mood.
  • She has a vivacious charm that captivates everyone.

Examples of usage

  • She has an effervescent personality that lights up the room.
  • The effervescent laughter of the children filled the air.
  • Her effervescent energy is contagious.
  • The effervescent champagne added to the celebratory mood.
  • His effervescent enthusiasm for life is inspiring.

Translations

Translations of the word "effervescent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 efervescente

🇮🇳 उत्तेजित

🇩🇪 sprudelnd

🇮🇩 berbuih

🇺🇦 шипучий

🇵🇱 musujący

🇯🇵 発泡性の

🇫🇷 effervescent

🇪🇸 efervescente

🇹🇷 köpüren

🇰🇷 거품이 이는

🇸🇦 فوار

🇨🇿 šumivý

🇸🇰 šumivý

🇨🇳 冒泡的

🇸🇮 šumeč

🇮🇸 freykandi

🇰🇿 көпіршитін

🇬🇪 მბზინავი

🇦🇿 köpüklü

🇲🇽 efervescente

Etymology

The word 'effervescent' originated from the Latin word 'effervescere', meaning 'to boil over'. It was first used in the 17th century to describe the process of bubbling or fizzing. Over time, the term evolved to also represent a lively or enthusiastic nature, reflecting the bubbling energy akin to the fizz of a carbonated drink.

See also: effervesce, effervescence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,738, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.