Effervescent Definition & Meaning

effervescent
adjective
  1. used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide; "sparkling wines"; "sparkling water"
  2. (of a liquid) giving off bubbles
  3. marked by high spirits or excitement; "his fertile effervescent mind"; "scintillating personality"; "a row of sparkly cheerleaders"

"Effervescent" in song lyrics

See how effervescent is used in real songs:

  • "alive effervescent"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bromo-zip effervescent"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "effervescent"

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