effervesce
UK: /ˌef.əˈves/ | US: /ˌef.ɚˈves/
vi. (of a liquid) to bubble and foam as gas escapes
vi. (figuratively) to be vivacious, lively, or enthusiastic
effervesce = ef<out> + ferv<boil> + esce<verb suffix>
- ef<out>: Latin prefix ex- (variant ef- before f), meaning "out."
- ferv<boil>: From Latin fervēre, meaning "to boil, glow, or seethe."
- esce<verb suffix>: Latin -escere, an inchoative suffix indicating the beginning of an action.
Etymology Origin:
The word effervesce originates from Latin effervescere, combining ef- (out) + fervēre (boil). It originally described liquids bubbling as gas escaped, later extending metaphorically to describe lively energy or excitement. The root ferv- also appears in fervent (intensely passionate) and fervid (heated), preserving the core idea of heat or agitation.
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was poured into the glass.
Her personality effervesces with infectious joy.
The chemical reaction caused the solution to effervesce violently.
His speech effervesced with wit and charm.
In hot springs, water effervesces due to dissolved gases.