effervescence

noun

ef·​fer·​ves·​cence ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

This process creates bubbles and gives the water its signature effervescence. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Jan. 2025

The second half of 2024 is expected to remain challenging for luxury, with watches particularly under scrutiny given post-pandemic effervescence. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

Her colorful costumes and playful delivery convey effervescence, and yet there’s a deep sadness within. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025

But that said, this is a gorgeous restaurant in many senses: The room is midcentury-modern effervescence, the staff brims with engaged pros, and Namba’s cooking grafts Japanese and French flavors in smart, fresh ways. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for effervescence

• acquiescence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• convalescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence
• incandescence
• inflorescence
• iridescence
• luminescence
• obsolescence
• opalescence