Effervescent
adjective /ˌefəˈvesənt/ — An energy that bubbles over and lifts everyone around it.
Definition
Vivacious and enthusiastic; lively and high-spirited; bubbling with energy and excitement.
Beyond the definition
Effervescent people are often the energy source of a room — not loud necessarily, but somehow generative. Being around them feels lighter. It's closely related to vivacious, but effervescent has a slightly bubblier, more spontaneous quality.
Origin & history
From Latin effervescere — to boil over (ex- 'out' + fervescere 'to begin to boil'). Literally: bubbling outward.
Example sentences
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Her effervescent personality was the reason the team stayed so long after hours.
He had an effervescent wit that made everything seem less serious than it was.
Effervescent people are energising to be around — they seem to have more than their share.
Synonyms
Antonyms
flat, dull, listless
Related words
Effervescent vs vivacious
Effervescent describes a lively, sparkling energy that lifts the mood of others. Vivacious specifically describes the spirited, high-energy personality of a person.
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Spirit full of joy
An adult stands on a hilltop with arms raised to the sky, hair whipping in the wind, face turned toward the sun.
The vibrant energy and the joy expressed represent an effervescent spirit. The scene illustrates a bubbling, high-spirited zest for life that transcends the limitations of one's surroundings, showing vivacious and enthusiastic engagement with existence.
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