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- [ef-er-ves]
- /ˌɛf ərˈvɛs/
- /ˌef.əˈves.ənt/
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- [ef-er-ves]
- /ˌɛf ərˈvɛs/
Definitions of effervescence word
- verb without object effervescence to give off bubbles of gas, as fermenting liquors. 1
- verb without object effervescence to issue forth in bubbles. 1
- verb without object effervescence to show enthusiasm, excitement, liveliness, etc.: The parents effervesced with pride over their new baby. 1
- noun effervescence Bubbles in a liquid; fizz. 1
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Origin of effervescence
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < Latin effervēscere, equivalent to ef- ef- + ferv- hot (see fervent) + -ēscere -esce
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Parts of speech for Effervescence
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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effervescence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effervescence
noun effervescence
- froth — an aggregation of bubbles, as on an agitated liquid or at the mouth of a hard-driven horse; foam; spume.
- sparkle — to issue in or as if in little sparks, as fire or light: The candlelight sparkled in the crystal.
- ferment — Also called organized ferment. any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.
- fermentation — the act or process of fermenting.
- bubbling — a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid.
Antonyms for effervescence
noun effervescence
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- flatness — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
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