effervescence
|ef/fer/ves/cence|
🇺🇸
/ˌɛfərˈvɛsəns/
🇬🇧
/ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/
bubbling energy
Etymology
'effervescence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'effervescere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'fervescere' meant 'to boil.'
'effervescere' transformed into the French word 'effervescence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'effervescence' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to boil out,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'bubbling' and 'liveliness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of bubbling or fizzing, often due to the release of gas from a liquid.
The effervescence of the soda was evident as soon as the cap was removed.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Noun 2
a state of high spirits or liveliness.
Her effervescence was contagious, lifting the mood of everyone around her.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45