effervescent

adjective

ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊnt How to pronounce effervescent (audio)
Definition of effervescentnext
as in exuberant
joyously unrestrained candidates for positions on the cheerleading squad should have naturally effervescent personalities

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Recent Examples of effervescent But true lambrusco, made in the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna is dry, bracing and delicately effervescent. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 Mane was effervescent, but initially the rest of his team looked slack by comparison until Thiaw rang those second half changes. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 June 2026 Made with a base of sparkling wine and zesty Valencia orange juice, this effervescent wine is bright, dry, and refreshing. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 Paul Smith’s effervescent show was a refreshing surprise, featuring relaxed tailoring in an appealing seasonal palette of pale tonalities that was cheekily, but cleverly, styled with shirts unbuttoned and ties undone. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for effervescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescent
  1. exuberant
  2. joyful
  3. bubbly
  4. vivacious
  5. buoyant
  6. lively
  7. bouncy
  8. frolicsome
Adjective
  • Food does matter in Tony, especially in the exuberant sequence where Tony and the chef and half the town take advantage of a run of striped bass and afterward eat some fish cooked on a fire on the beach.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, exuberant call buying is driving the VIX higher.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • Rather than install a conventional luxury department-store anchor, Fontainebleau chose a retailer built around ease and joyful discovery.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Four years have passed in joyful ways— Wouldst stay those old times dear?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • One of the most charming performances in a show that has many of them comes from Bo Bragason as Oona, a bubbly lesbian flirt whose mom has jetted off to India, leaving her in charge of her little sister (Mabel Strachan) and their houseboat.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The national chain is recognized for its diverse customizable drink menu and bubbly customer service.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • But huge news aside, that constantly upbeat, vivacious personality is just who Karol is.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The sun in Leo is expressive, vivacious and deeply courageous.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vivacious
Adjective
  • Her lively cast, led by a buoyant Ella Rubin, bounce off each other in a remote, gorgeous, lakeside setting on which the show’s entire story pivots.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • Add a striking focal point by nestling a statue fountain between groups of colorful flowers or lively foliage.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The smaller footprint here makes the car much livelier, and the acceleration feels never-ending.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • The brand’s signature Cell Service complex of growth factors and peptides essentially boosts skin’s collagen and elastin production, while promoting firmer, bouncier skin.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • For one, my skin looks bouncier and feels softer to the touch after each application.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026
Definition of bouncy
Adjective
  • The comedy is still the thing in this frolicsome outdoor production, which takes place in the charming ambiance of the festival’s portable, mini-Elizabethan venue.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • These wall drawings—at the Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville, Maine, in 2024; the Art Institute of Chicago, in 2025; and Houston’s Menil Collection, in 2025—were all temporary, like frolicsome mirages.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of frolicsome

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