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Effervescent

(pronounced ef-er-veh-snt)  adjective

Definition

1. giving off bubbles of gas; hissing and foaming, as gas escapes from a liquid.   2. lively and high-spirited; enthusiastic; vivacious.

Other Forms

Effervescence  (pronounced ef-er-veh-sns)  noun

Main Example

• Many Americans are making sure that at least a portion of their retirement savings is invested in the so-called BRIC countries--Brazil, Russia, India, and China--to take advantage of their current effervescence.

Workplace Examples

• I spied Meg down the hall. She looked so glum; not at all the effervescent and bubbly person she usually is. Was anything wrong?
• Let’s contain our excitement--it’s a little early to start effervescing and celebrating. Remember, something could still go awry, because the contract hasn’t actually been signed yet.

Other Examples

• an amusement park manager reminding employees: “We are in the business of giving visitors a great experience. So, it’s a must that every customer interaction be handled with much enthusiasm, with effervescence!”
• your colleague Mike who goes around the office each morning somewhat effervescently, giving bone-crushing handshakes and hugs to everyone in sight; somebody so animated, effervescent, and bouncy that he or she can lift anybody out of their weariness and boredom
• the citizens of New Orleans effervescing with pride over the 2010 Super Bowl victory of their beloved Saints
• several noted economists forecasting that unemployment will remain close to 10% for several more months, and that the U.S. will not experience an effervescent economy until 2011 or even later
• the effervescent paintings of Monet; an effervescent dance performance; the effervescence in some of Maurice Ravel’s music; in “Gone With the Wind,” the high-spirited and effervescent personality of Scarlett O’Hara

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