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 effervescence gets reduced to blandness in Allen’s movies, which ultimately feels more like his issue than hers. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 23 July 2025

There’s palpable energy, effervescence and expectation inside the JAM Center, four full months before the start of the season. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025

Fell in the boundless effervescence of the Strawberry Full Moon in Sagittarius. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 June 2025

Gabriel explained the possible mental health benefits for collective effervescence. —Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 12 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