The meaning of EFFERVESCENT is having the property of forming bubbles : marked by or producing effervescence. How to use effervescent in a sentence. EFFERVESCENT definition: effervescing; bubbling.

Understanding the Context

See examples of effervescent used in a sentence. The fresh fruit tastes like an effervescent, under-ripened strawberry, and the dried berry tastes like a cross between a raisin and dried cranberry. Definition of effervescent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Key Insights

Adjective effervescent (comparative more effervescent, superlative most effervescent) (of a liquid) Giving off bubbles; fizzy. Synonyms: bubbly, sparkling, (archaic) ebullient; see also Thesaurus: effervescent (figurative) Vivacious and enthusiastic. Synonyms: lively, high-spirited, animated, ebullient, buoyant; see also Thesaurus: active Something effervescent has bubbles or froth, like a sparkling cider or a bubble bath. If you have a happy, light, cheerful personality โ€” if you are "bubbly" โ€” you too are effervescent. If you describe someone as effervescent, you mean that they are lively, entertaining, enthusiastic, and exciting.

Final Thoughts

effervescent, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary