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
Bruce AndersonConditions 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
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
Curry Kirkpatrick
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Examples of effervescent in a Sentence
candidates for positions on the cheerleading squad should have naturally effervescent personalities
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Sophie seamlessly weaves erratic and mystifying synths with ominous soundscapes, pure pop perfection, catchy lyrics, pulsating bass, effervescent production, emotive stylings and more to create a cohesive body of work.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Petite bubbles tickle your nose with aromas of baked bread, green apple, and white citrus blossom that lead to a crisp, clean, and brilliantly effervescent Champagne in your mouth.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
Her colossal success seems to mark a further turn away from confessional and overly self-serious pop writing, and toward something more effervescent and knowing.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The fruity opening feels light and airy rather than heavy or syrupy (like a milkshake), creating an effervescent sweetness that draws you in.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Petite bubbles tickle your nose with aromas of baked bread, green apple, and white citrus blossom that lead to a crisp, clean, and brilliantly effervescent Champagne in your mouth.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
Her colossal success seems to mark a further turn away from confessional and overly self-serious pop writing, and toward something more effervescent and knowing.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The fruity opening feels light and airy rather than heavy or syrupy (like a milkshake), creating an effervescent sweetness that draws you in.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for effervescent
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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescent. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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