bubbly

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adjective

bub·​bly ˈbə-b(ə-)lē 

bubblier; bubbliest

1

: full of bubbles : effervescent sense 1

a bubbly bottle of pop

2

: cheerful and high-spirited : lively, vivacious

a bubbly personality

3

: resembling a bubble

a bubbly roof

bubbliness noun

a champagne's bubbliness

Kitty's bubbliness cut with a dose of acidic sarcasm continues to be comedy gold …

—Kevin Fallon

bubbly

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noun

: champagne sense 1

Synonyms of bubbly

Adjective

• joyful
• effervescent
• exuberant
• lively
• vivacious
• buoyant
• bouncy
• frolic
• outgoing
• ecstatic

Examples of bubbly in a Sentence

Adjective

She is pretty, bubbly, and smart.

offered their bubbly congratulations to the expectant parents

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The publisher says the novel ultimately aims to reveal the girl behind the bubbly stereotype, offering a deeper, more nuanced look at one of Oz’s most iconic characters. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025

Bake until sauce is bubbly and biscuits are deep golden brown on top, 10 to 15 minutes. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025

Noun

Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and golden brown, 45-55 minutes. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025

Sip bubbly and listen to the soulful Project 4 Band at this event timed for just after the Pittsburg Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bubbly

• doubly
• stably

Kids Definition

bubbly

adjective

bub·​bly

ˈbəb-(ə-)lē

bubblier; bubbliest

1

: full of bubbles

2

: showing lively good spirits