Effervescent

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˌɛfəˈvÉ›sÉ™nt/
• US IPA: /ˌɛfɚˈvÉ›sÉ™nt/
• Rhymes: -É›sÉ™nt

Origin

From Latin effervēscō ("boil up")

Full definition of effervescent

Adjective

1. (of a liquid) Giving off bubbles; fizzy.
2. Vivacious and enthusiastic.
• 2012, April 22, Sam Sheringham, Liverpool 0-1 West Brom, The effervescent Suarez then went close again as he worked space for a shot after a mazy run but could not keep his close-range shot below the crossbar.

Related terms

• effervesce
• effervescence