effervescent
/ˌef.əˈvɛs.ənt/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
A liquid that is effervescent has small bubbles in it and may fizz. It can also describe a lively, cheerful person or mood.
- The soda was still effervescent after opening.
- She has an effervescent personality.
- The room felt effervescent with excitement.
Adinary Nuance
Effervescent is more vivid than cheerful, and more elegant than bubbly. It often suggests lively energy that seems to sparkle or fizz. Use it when you want a polished, positive word, not a casual slang word.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- Sủi bọt
- Spanish
- Efervescente
- Chinese
- 冒泡的
- Japanese
- 泡立つ
- Korean
- 기포가 이는
Etymology
Effervescent comes from Latin effervescere, meaning “to boil up.” It entered English in the 17th century, first for fizzy liquids, then for lively people or moods.
Common phrases
effervescent personalityeffervescent moodeffervescent drinkeffervescent charm
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Frequently asked questions
- Is effervescent formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal and often used in writing, reviews, and descriptions.
- Can I use effervescent for a person?
- Yes. It means lively, bright, and full of energy.
- Is effervescent the same as bubbly?
- Almost, but effervescent sounds more polished and literary.
- Does effervescent only mean fizzy?
- No. It also describes a lively person, mood, or style.