effervescent

adjective

ef·​fer·​ves·​cent ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊnt 

1

: having the property of forming bubbles : marked by or producing effervescence

an effervescent beverage

effervescent salts

an effervescent tablet

2

: marked by or expressing an appealingly lively quality

an effervescent person/personality

a song with an effervescent melody

She was a marvel with the press: fresh, direct, effervescent.

—Bruce Anderson

Conditions being as they were at Brinkley Court … I hadn't expected the evening meal to be particularly effervescent. Nor was it. Silent. Sombre. The whole thing more than a bit like Christmas dinner on Devil's Island.

—P. G. Wodehouse

effervescently adverb

Ultimately, it was quite remarkable what this routine, nonstop sports vacation had done for this effervescently fit sportsman.

—Curry Kirkpatrick

Synonyms

• bouncy
• bubbly
• buoyant
• crank [chiefly dialect]
• exuberant
• frolic
• frolicsome
• gamesome
• gay
• high-spirited
• vivacious

Examples of effervescent in a Sentence

candidates for positions on the cheerleading squad should have naturally effervescent personalities

Recent Examples on the Web

These tours provide a unique glimpse into the meticulous processes that transform humble grapes into effervescent masterpieces. —Tim Lai, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

Instead, its enduring appeal has always been its effervescent scene found in winding laneways, blockbuster art galleries, and innovative kitchens. —Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024

Yes, the Buffaloes are headlined by their effervescent head coach, Deion Sanders, the Heisman Trophy front-runner in two-way rarity Travis Hunter — and their quarterback. —Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024

An effervescent woman named Nancy sat with her daughter, Diana. —Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 2