Antonyms for effervescent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ef-er-ves-uh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛf ərˈvɛs ənt

Definition of effervescent

Origin : 1680s, from Latin effervescentem (nominative effervescens), present participle of effervescere (see effervescence). Meaning "exuberant" is from 1833.

adj fizzing, foaming
adj enthusiastic, vivacious

Example sentences :

It seemed that the effervescent fellow could not be wholly serious about anything.
Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden

I don't know what he didn't say to me in his effervescent state.
Extract from : « The Nabob, Volume 1 (of 2) » by Alphonse Daudet

In youth, that effervescent stage of human existence, "joy is unconfined."
Extract from : « Games For All Occasions » by Mary E. Blain

Hers was an effervescent spirit which could not be suppressed.
Extract from : « Hester's Counterpart » by Jean K. Baird

Even her effervescent spirits had been under the spell of the waters.
Extract from : « Hester's Counterpart » by Jean K. Baird

The thin, cool liquid, slightly milky and effervescent, bubbled to the brim.
Extract from : « A Son Of The Sun » by Jack London

"Not a bit, Opdyke; not a bit," he said, with effervescent cheer.
Extract from : « The Brentons » by Anna Chapin Ray

The effervescent happiness of some of the worshipers at this shrine was conspicuous.
Extract from : « Shadow and Light » by Mifflin Wistar Gibbs

Their joy, as first joy should be, was sparkling, effervescent.
Extract from : « Counsel for the Defense » by Leroy Scott

Mikhalvitch talked as abruptly as in his younger days, was as noisy and effervescent as ever.
Extract from : « A Nobleman's Nest » by Ivan Turgenieff

Synonyms for effervescent

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