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

The sociologist Émile Durkheim had a wonderful phrase for this: collective effervescence. —Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2025

And navigating it all with an enigmatic effervescence was Paige Davis. —Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025

This is the time for drinks that are as lively as the season itself, built around fresh fruit, botanical spirits, and a welcome splash of effervescence. —Emily Price, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

On disk, the Bostonians play with maximum effervescence, but in the Adagio of the Concerto in G Cho’s attempt at otherworldly lyricism turns listless. —Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025

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