Meaning & use

effervescent

adjective·Advanced

Bubbling with gas, or, describing a person, lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.

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The effervescent soda fizzed loudly the moment she opened the bottle.

Her effervescent personality made even a dull meeting feel enjoyable.

A note on using this word

Effervescent is used literally for bubbling liquids and figuratively for cheerful, high-energy personalities.

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