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Meanings of effervescent in English

Portuguese
espumante

Used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide.

espumante
Portuguese
efervescente

(Of a liquid) giving off bubbles.

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efervescente
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Examples for "sparkling"
Examples for "sparkling"
1
Very high quality sparkling wine is now being produced in the UK.
The Irish Times
2
The grass was heavy with dew, sparkling in this clear, new light.
Pet Sematary
3
The very waves sparkling in the morning sunshine whispered of romantic tales.
The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 1, October, 1884
4
You really need to work on that sparkling personality of yours, Sadie.
Darkness unleashed
5
The snow was deep on the ground and sparkling in the sunlight.
Missionary Work Among the Ojebway Indians

Marked by high spirits or excitement.

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Usage of effervescent in English
1
I tossed a few effervescent vitamin tablets into a glass of water.
The Guardian
2
The thin, cool liquid, slightly milky and effervescent, bubbled to the brim.
A Son of the Sun
3
They declared it was like effervescent lemonade, but with a pleasanter flavor.
Original Short Stories — Volume 01
4
She thanked the audience and took her seat with an effervescent glow.
Rock and Ice Magazine
5
We continue on, leaving the workers to their effervescent purple fields.
Snow Like Ashes
6
The effervescent little woman had never had an original idea in her life.
The Yukon Trail: A Tale of the North
7
In short, a masterful account of a work of effervescent mastery.
The Irish Times
8
However, their exploits were eclipsed by Wednesday's effervescent display from Real.
Reuters
9
They are effervescent, and their enthusiasm for healthy food is genuine.
The Irish Times
10
When the effervescent liquid foamed and fizzed, Ralph stared in amazement.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes
11
His temperament did not allow him the effervescent expression common to the young.
Authors and Friends
12
She looked effervescent and fun-waymore fun than Ben in his saggy-buttjeans.
Pretty Little Liars
13
Love, or an effervescent wine, will kindle some such spark in the dullest.
The Heavenly Twins
14
Now, though, City made the breakthrough, created by the effervescent Jesus.
The Guardian
15
And the effervescent coach, herself a graduate of BKSP, should know.
The Guardian
16
If anything, she seemed more effervescent than the endless flow of French champagne.
Crossings
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Effervescent through the time
Effervescent across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common