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Spumy: meaning, definitions and examples

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spumy

 

[ หˆspสŒmi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

The term 'spumy' refers to a frothy or foamy texture, often associated with liquids that have bubbles or froth on their surface. It can describe beverages such as beer or drinks that produce a layer of foam when poured. The word often conveys a sense of liveliness or effervescence. 'Spumy' is typically used in contexts where the texture of the liquid is visually striking or appealing.

Synonyms

bubbly, foamy, frothy

Examples of usage

  • The spumy top of the freshly poured beer.
  • The spumy foam settled on the surface of the cappuccino.
  • She poured the soda, watching the spumy bubbles rise.
  • The waves crashed against the rocks, creating a spumy spray.
  • The cocktail had a spumy finish that enhanced its presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "spumy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espumoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schaumig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbusa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pienisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก็ซ‹ใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mousseux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espumoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpรผklรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ์ด ์ด๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุบูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›nivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pฤ›nivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณกๆฒซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ penast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ froรฐugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั–ั€ัˆั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒจแƒขแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถpรผklรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espumoso

Etymology

The word 'spumy' has its roots in the early 19th century, deriving from the noun 'spume,' which means froth or foam, especially that created by the sea. The base of 'spume' comes from the Old English term 'spuma,' meaning foam or froth, which in turn traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*spลซmล,' signifying a similar concept. The adaptation to 'spumy' as an adjective emphasizes the quality or characteristic of something frothy. While 'spume' has been predominantly used in literary or poetic contexts, 'spumy' has found its place in everyday language through its association with beverages and natural phenomena, celebrating the visual and sensory aspects of foamy surfaces. In contemporary usage, it often evokes a playful or delightful image, particularly in relation to food and drinks, making it a favorite among food writers and enthusiasts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,041, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.