effervescent — vivacious and enthusiastic; giving off bubbles
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: vivacious and enthusiastic; giving off bubbles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌefərˈvesənt/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's effervescent wit made even the grumpiest audience member crack a smile.
- My grandmother, despite being 80, has an effervescent spirit that puts teenagers to shame.
- The effervescent vitamins dissolved quickly in water, creating a fizzy orange drink.
effervescent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌefərˈvesənt/]
vivacious and enthusiastic; giving off bubbles
Bubbly and full of life
Effervescent joy beneath the crescent, glowing fluorescent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin effervescere, meaning 'to boil over' or 'to bubble up,' derived from ex- (out) + fervescere (to begin to boil), which comes from fervere (to boil or ferment).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + ferv- (boil) + -esc- (beginning to, becoming) + -ent (adjective suffix) = effervescent
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📝Examples
“The comedian's effervescent wit made even the grumpiest audience member crack a smile.”
“My grandmother, despite being 80, has an effervescent spirit that puts teenagers to shame.”
“The effervescent vitamins dissolved quickly in water, creating a fizzy orange drink.”
“Her effervescent response to getting a parking ticket surprised everyone - she actually thanked the officer!”
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