Definition of EFFERVESCE

effervesce

Meanings

Verb

  • become bubbly or frothy or foaming
  • To emit small bubbles of dissolved gas; to froth or fizz.
  • To escape from solution in a liquid in the form of bubbles.
  • To show high spirits.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin effervescere (“to boil up”).

Synonyms

fizz, foam, form bubbles, froth, sparkle

Scrabble Score: 21

effervesce is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
effervesce is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
effervesce is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

effervesce is a valid Words With Friends word