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   Ef·fer·ves·cent

   /ˌefərˈves(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy: "an effervescent mixture of cheap wine, fruit flavors, sugar, and carbon dioxide"
   • 2. vivacious and enthusiastic: "effervescent young people" Similar vivaciouslivelyanimatedfull of lifespiritedhigh-spiritedbubblingbubblyebullientbuoyantsparklingscintillatinglightheartedcarefreehappy-go-luckyjauntymerryhappyjollyjoyfulfull of funfull of the joys of springcheerycheerfulperkysunnyairybreezybrightenthusiasticirrepressiblevibrantvividvitalzestfulenergeticdynamicvigorousfull of vim and vigorlustyinformal:bright-eyed and bushy-tailedbright and breezypeppyzingyzippybouncyupbeatchirpyfull of beanschipperpeartdated:gayOpposite depressed

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Latin effervescent- ‘boiling up’, from the verb effervescere (see effervesce).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEFFERVESCENT definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EFFERVESCENT meaning: 1. An effervescent liquid produces bubbles of gas: 2. active, positive, and full of energy: 3. An…. Learn more.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › effervescentEffervescent - definition of effervescent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To emit small bubbles of gas, as a carbonated or fermenting liquid. 2. To escape from a liquid as bubbles; bubble up. 3. To show high spirits or animation. [Latin effervēscere : ex-, up, out; see ex- + fervēscere, to start boiling, inchoative of fervēre, to boil; see bhreu- in Indo-European roots .] ef′fer·ves′cence, ef′fer·ves′cen·cy n.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › effervescentEffervescent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of effervescent. adjective. (of a liquid) giving off bubbles. synonyms: bubbling, bubbly, effervescing, foaming, foamy, frothy, spumy. emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation. aerated, charged. supplied with carbon dioxide. fizzing, fizzy. hissing and bubbling. carbonated.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEFFERVESCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective. An effervescent liquid is one that contains or releases bubbles of gas. ...an effervescent mineral water. Synonyms: fizzy, bubbling, sparkling, bubbly More Synonyms of effervescent. 2. adjective. If you describe someone as effervescent, you mean that they are lively, entertaining, enthusiastic, and exciting . [approval]

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEFFERVESCENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the state of being active, positive, and full of energy: People love her for her effervescence and quick wit. The city's natural effervescence can never be suppressed for long. See. effervescent. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioneffervescent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Check pronunciation: effervescent. Definition of effervescent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › effervescenceEffervescence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EFFERVESCENCE is the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing. How to use effervescence in a sentence.