1. to give off bubbles of gas; to bubble and foam
2. to show liveliness or excitement
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The soda effervesces when you open the bottle.
• The antacid tablet effervesces in water.
• Champagne effervesces beautifully in the glass.
• Her personality effervesces with joy and enthusiasm.
• The mineral water effervesces naturally from the spring.
• His wit effervesces during dinner conversations.