Effervescence

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌɛfərˈvɛsəns/

Definitions of effervescence

Examples of effervescence in a Sentence

formal The effervescence of the sparkling water was a result of the carbonation process.

informal I love the effervescence of soda pop, it's so bubbly and fizzy.

slang This champagne has some serious effervescence, it's like a party in your mouth!

figurative Her effervescence was contagious, spreading joy and excitement wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of effervescence

plural

effervescences

comparative

more effervescent

superlative

most effervescent

present tense

effervesces

future tense

will effervesce

perfect tense

has effervesced

continuous tense

is effervescing

singular

effervescence

positive degree

effervescent

infinitive

effervesce

gerund

effervescing

participle

effervescing

Origin and Evolution of effervescence

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'effervescence' originated from the Latin word 'effervescere', which means 'to boil up'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the bubbling or foaming of a liquid due to the release of gas, 'effervescence' has evolved to also represent a lively or enthusiastic quality in a person or situation.