effervescent

/ˌefəˈvesnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌefərˈvesnt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊnt/ (ame, mw)

effervescent — adjective

  • effervescentpositive
  • more effervescentcomparative
  • most effervescentsuperlative

1. Describes a drink or other liquid that keeps sending small bubbles up through it

1.形容詞C1
釋義

Describes a drink or other liquid that keeps sending small bubbles up through it.

例句

Theo poured the effervescent mineral water over ice for lunch.

collocation: effervescent mineral water

Tiny bubbles rose as the effervescent cider touched the warm glass.

同義詞
  • fizzy

    more informal and everyday, especially for soft drinks

  • sparkling

    common on labels for water or wine; focuses on carbonation rather than style

  • bubbly

    informal and often used for drinks like champagne

反義詞
  • still

    used for liquids without bubbles, especially water

  • flat

    used when a drink has lost the bubbles it should have

文法句型

effervescent + drink/water/wine

become + effervescent

remain + effervescent

用法筆記

Most often used for mineral water, wine, medicine tablets in water, and similar liquids where visible bubbles matter. It is more formal than everyday words like 'fizzy'.

2. Describes someone or something that gives off bright, cheerful energy in a way o

2.形容詞C1
釋義

Describes someone or something that gives off bright, cheerful energy in a way other people quickly notice.

例句

Walid gave an effervescent welcome that relaxed the nervous guests.

collocation: effervescent welcome

Élise stayed effervescent even after a long day at school.

pattern: stay effervescent

同義詞
  • lively

    the broad everyday alternative; less vivid and elegant

  • vivacious

    close in meaning, especially for lively social charm

  • buoyant

    emphasizes a light, confident emotional lift

  • sparkling

    often used for wit or style rather than general personality

反義詞
  • dull

    lacking life, brightness, or excitement

  • subdued

    quiet or deliberately restrained

  • listless

    showing little energy or interest

文法句型

effervescent + personality/style/charm

seem + effervescent

sound + effervescent

用法筆記

This sense usually praises social energy, charm, or an upbeat public manner. It is stronger and more sparkling than simply saying someone is cheerful.