Word meaning
effervescent
adjective · ef-er-VES-ent
What does effervescent mean?
Effervescent means bubbly; also, vivacious and enthusiastic.
Effervescent in a sentence
“Her effervescent personality made her a natural host.”
Synonyms for effervescent
- bubbly
- sparkling
- lively
Where does effervescent come from?
From Latin effervescere, "to boil up."
How to remember effervescent
- Say it out loud a few times: ef-er-VES-ent.
- Write one sentence of your own using effervescent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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