EFFERVESCENT

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Fizzy; lively, enthusiastic, and bubbly in personality.

Synonyms: 

Vivacious, Exuberant, Animated

Antonyms: 

Dull, Sedate, Subdued

Examples:

• The effervescent soda spilled, creating a fizzy fountain of happiness (and stickiness).

• Her effervescent personality made even Monday mornings feel like Friday nights.

Etymology:

From Latin effervescere (to boil up), from ex- (out) + fervescere (to boil).

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