different between fizzy vs effervescent

English

Etymology

From fizz +? -y.

Pronunciation

• enPR: f?z'i, IPA^(key): /?f?zi/
• Rhymes: -?zi

Adjective

fizzy (comparative fizzier, superlative fizziest)

1. (of a liquid) Containing bubbles.
2. (figuratively) Lively, vivacious.
3. (onomatopoeia) Makes a hissing sound.

Translations

Synonyms

• (of a liquid): sparkling, carbonated; see also Thesaurus:effervescent

Derived terms

• fizzy drink

Noun

fizzy (plural fizzies)

1. (New Zealand) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage.

   Synonym: fizzy drink

Derived terms

• fizzies

Translations

English

Etymology

From French effervescent, from Latin efferv?sc? (“boil up”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /??f??v?s?nt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /??f??v?s?nt/
• Rhymes: -?s?nt

Adjective

effervescent (comparative more effervescent, superlative most effervescent)

1. (of a liquid) Giving off bubbles; fizzy.
2. Vivacious and enthusiastic.

Synonyms

• (giving off bubbles): bubbly, ebullient, sparkling; see also Thesaurus:effervescent

Related terms

• effervesce
• effervescence

Translations

French

Etymology

From Latin efferv?sc?ns.

Adjective

effervescent (feminine singular effervescente, masculine plural effervescents, feminine plural effervescentes)

1. effervescent

Related terms

• effervescence

Further reading

• “effervescent” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Latin

Verb

efferv?scent

1. third-person plural future active indicative of efferv?sc?