Effervescent

//ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt// adj

adj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Giving off bubbles; fizzy.
  2. 2
    Vivacious and enthusiastic. figuratively

    ""It is rarely in human life," rejoined Douglas, "we realize the inimitable paintings our imaginations form, and less so during the effervescent period of youth. The bright impression glows upon the fancy, ravishes the mental view, but ere long vanishes, and leaves the prospect desolate and forlorn.""

Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by high spirits or excitement wordnet
  2. 2
    (of a liquid) giving off bubbles wordnet
  3. 3
    used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
bubblingcarbonatedfizzingsparklingebullientbubbly

Example

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"Hebrew is not at all old-fashioned, but rather modern, effervescent, and fresh."

Etymology

From French effervescent, from Latin effervēscō (“boil up”).

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