English Explanatory Dictionary

effervescent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Giving off bubbles; fizzy.
  2. Vivacious and enthusiastic.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ en-us-effervescent.ogg en-au-effervescent.ogg

Word forms

effervescent more effervescent most effervescent

Etymology

From Latin effervescentem, from effervescere, from ex- + fervescere, from fervere. By surface analysis, ef- + Latin ferv- + -escent.

Synonyms

abubble bubblesome bubbly ebullient effervescent fizzy foamy frothy gassy sparkling sparkly spumescent lively high-spirited animated buoyant abuzz active agile airy alive animate brisk busy busy as a bee buxom buzzing diligent driven driving dynamic eager energetic enthusiastic expeditious frisky gay genki glowing happy hearty impetuous industrious keen kinetic merry mobile motivated moving nimble peppy perky restive sassy snappy spirited sprightly sprunt spry vibrant

Antonyms

noneffervescent

Related words

effervesce effervescence effervescency effervescible effervescing effervescive

Derived words

effervescently effervescent tablet ineffervescent noneffervescent uneffervescent
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