effervescent
adjective
ef·fer·ves·cent
ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊnt 
1
: having the property of forming bubbles : marked by or producing effervescence
an effervescent beverage
effervescent salts
an effervescent tablet
2
: marked by or expressing an appealingly lively quality
an effervescent person/personality
a song with an effervescent melody
She was a marvel with the press: fresh, direct, effervescent.—
Bruce Anderson
Bruce AndersonConditions being as they were at Brinkley Court … I hadn't expected the evening meal to be particularly effervescent. Nor was it. Silent. Sombre. The whole thing more than a bit like Christmas dinner on Devil's Island.—P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. Wodehouse
effervescently
adverb
Ultimately, it was quite remarkable what this routine, nonstop sports vacation had done for this effervescently fit sportsman.
—Curry Kirkpatrick
Curry Kirkpatrick
Synonyms
Examples of effervescent in a Sentence
candidates for positions on the cheerleading squad should have naturally effervescent personalities
Recent Examples on the Web
That sets the wheels in motion for the effervescent chorus hook, where Prince admits he’s just not cut out for that line of work.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
Feel the atmosphere exuding from the eclectic collection of characters gathered, from tourists to local drunks, all lorded over by the effervescent Jimenez.
—Longreads, 21 June 2024
The star brings her effervescent style and matches it with the sleek white headphones, which are also available in black.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 June 2024
Especially exciting are the sparkling varieties popping up from new-to-the-area vintners: Bos Wines’ Methode Agricole is an effervescent treat; Neu Cellars’ sparkling riesling quickly became a favorite summer pour; Folklor’s Ode to Home Pet nat is an elegant, floral delight.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
Feel the atmosphere exuding from the eclectic collection of characters gathered, from tourists to local drunks, all lorded over by the effervescent Jimenez.
—Longreads, 21 June 2024
The star brings her effervescent style and matches it with the sleek white headphones, which are also available in black.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 June 2024
Especially exciting are the sparkling varieties popping up from new-to-the-area vintners: Bos Wines’ Methode Agricole is an effervescent treat; Neu Cellars’ sparkling riesling quickly became a favorite summer pour; Folklor’s Ode to Home Pet nat is an elegant, floral delight.
—Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescent. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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