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

Now, luxury fragrance houses are taking inspiration from the iconic G&T to craft scents that evoke that same crisp effervescence, and, just like the cocktail, these fragrances are an easy order. —Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 5 June 2025

The actor, who’s got an undeniable effervescence even on a Zoom call at the crack of dawn, can’t wait to lead the franchise. —Katcy Stephan, Variety, 12 May 2025

Their seltzer is the punk band of effervescence—a Clash album played on a turntable with deluxe Wharfedale W90 speakers. —Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025

The collective effervescence could not be contained. —Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 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