effervescence

noun

ef·​fer·​ves·​cence ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s 

1

: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing

They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.

—Jim Gordon

2

: an appealingly lively quality

the effervescence of youth

an actress admired for her energy and effervescence

Examples of effervescence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her colorful costumes and playful delivery convey effervescence, and yet there’s a deep sadness within. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025

But that said, this is a gorgeous restaurant in many senses: The room is midcentury-modern effervescence, the staff brims with engaged pros, and Namba’s cooking grafts Japanese and French flavors in smart, fresh ways. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025

Its marked minerality is heightened by a subtle effervescence which occurs from fermentation at a low temperature to retain small quantities of carbon dioxide. —Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

What really set this Champagne apart, though, was its bubbles: sharp effervescence on the back of your tongue that gave each sip a perfectly clean finish. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for effervescence

• acquiescence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• convalescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence
• incandescence
• inflorescence
• iridescence
• luminescence
• obsolescence
• opalescence