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effervesce

/ˌɛf.ɚˈvɛs/
ef · fer · vesce
Adverb:effervescently
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Adjective:effervescent
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Past Simple:effervesced
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Past Participle:effervesced
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Present Participle:effervescing
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effervesce Lexical Profile

effervesce Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To give off bubbles of gas; to fizz or foam (of a liquid).

Example

"The tablet began to effervesce as soon as it dropped into the glass of water."

2

To be vivacious, enthusiastic, and full of high spirits.

Example

"Throughout the evening reception, the host continued to effervesce with charm and wit."

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• Rhymes for effervesce

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from Latin effervescere, meaning 'to boil up' or 'to foam', formed from ex- ('out') and fervescere ('to begin to boil'), from fervere ('to boil, be hot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Effervesce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/effervesce
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