effervescence

noun

ef·​fer·​ves·​cence ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s 

1

: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing

They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.

—Jim Gordon

2

: an appealingly lively quality

the effervescence of youth

an actress admired for her energy and effervescence

Examples of effervescence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s so much skill there, and so much joyful effervescence. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026

At the time, the Great Depression wore heavily on Americans, and Temple’s effervescence, wit, and perpetually bright demeanor seemed to give the country hope amid dark days. —Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026

Refreshers can be ordered in both still and sparkling versions, accommodating afternoons that could use a bit of effervescence. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

The commercial humorously cuts to everyday viewers — who might as well be analogs for us on the couch — enraptured by Spears' girl-next-door effervescence. —Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for effervescence

• acquiescence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• convalescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence
• incandescence
• inflorescence
• iridescence
• luminescence
• obsolescence
• opalescence