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   ef·fer·ves·cent

   /ˌefərˈves(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a liquid) giving off bubbles; fizzy: "an effervescent mixture of cheap wine, fruit flavors, sugar, and carbon dioxide"
   • 2. vivacious and enthusiastic: "effervescent young people" Similar vivaciouslivelyanimatedfull of lifespiritedhigh-spiritedbubblingbubblyebullientbuoyantsparklingscintillatinglightheartedcarefreehappy-go-luckyjauntymerryhappyjollyjoyfulfull of funfull of the joys of springcheerycheerfulperkysunnyairybreezybrightenthusiasticirrepressiblevibrantvividvitalzestfulenergeticdynamicvigorousfull of vim and vigorlustyinformal:bright-eyed and bushy-tailedbright and breezypeppyzingyzippybouncyupbeatchirpyfull of beanschipperpeartdated:gayOpposite depressed

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Latin effervescent- ‘boiling up’, from the verb effervescere (see effervesce).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › effervescentEffervescent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of effervescent, an adjective that describes something that forms bubbles or has a lively quality. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEFFERVESCENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Effervescent means fizzy or active. Learn how to use this adjective with examples from different contexts, such as drinks, personalities, and minerals.

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   Something effervescent has bubbles or froth, like a sparkling cider or a bubble bath. If you have a happy, light, cheerful personality — if you are "bubbly" — you too are effervescent.

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   Effervescent means bubbling or high-spirited. It can describe a liquid that gives off gas or a person who is lively and cheerful. See the origin, derived forms, and usage examples of effervescent.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEFFERVESCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as effervescent, you mean that they are lively, entertaining, enthusiastic, and exciting. [approval] ...her winning smile and effervescent personality. America is the most intellectually, artistically and politically effervescent of nations.

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   Effervescent means fizzy or active and full of energy. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from various sources, and find translations in other languages.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › effervescentEffervescent - definition of effervescent by The Free Dictionary

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   Effervescent means bubbling or sparkling, or high-spirited or vivacious. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word effervescent in various dictionaries and thesauri.