effervescence

noun

ef·​fer·​ves·​cence ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce effervescence (audio)
1
: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.Jim Gordon
2
: an appealingly lively quality
the effervescence of youth
an actress admired for her energy and effervescence

Examples of effervescence in a Sentence

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The first-time leading lady, who has cerebral palsy herself, instills her character with effervescence, gumption and a winning, earnest sincerity. Courtney Howard, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024 And how could anyone resist letting go of pesky inhibitions with Herman’s empowering score filling up Pasadena Playhouse with pure effervescence. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024 Lambrusco, a dry, sparkling, red Italian wine, brings effervescence and a touch of red fruit sweetness to the table, harmonizing with the pie without taking over. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024 The original and captivating effervescence of filmic arthropods drew its strength from the events and aftermath of World War II. Salama Udaipurwala, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for effervescence 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of effervescence was in 1651

Dictionary Entries Near effervescence

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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescence. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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