Fizzy: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used for describing carbonated drinks which contain a lot of bubbles.

• I love drinking fizzy soda on a hot day.
• This lemonade is very fizzy and refreshing.

Usually used in a more formal or scientific context to describe a liquid that bubbles and fizzes, often with a sense of liveliness or excitement.

• The water became effervescent when we added the tablet.
• Her effervescent charm made everyone feel welcome.

Typically used to describe water or a beverage with bubbles, as well as to describe something shiny or glittery.

• We ordered a bottle of sparkling water with our meal.
• Her dress was sparkling under the dance floor lights.

Often used to describe a liquid with bubbles and also to describe someone with a lively and cheerful personality.

• I enjoy a glass of bubbly champagne on special occasions.
• She has such a bubbly personality, always happy and smiling.

Typically used to describe carbonated drinks or something that has bubbles.

• She poured a glass of fizzy soda.
• The champagne was light and fizzy.

Describes someone who is full of energy and enthusiasm.

• The children were energetic and played all day.
• She is energetic and always ready to take on new challenges.

Refers to someone who easily becomes excited or nervous, sometimes implying a lack of control.

• The excitable puppy barked at every sound.
• He's very excitable before a big event.

Used to describe someone, typically a woman, who is attractively lively and animated.

• Her vivacious personality made her the life of the party.
• She had a vivacious smile that lit up the room.