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

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

Like Jardini, Enriquez is known for his bubbly personality and has a passion for everything Italian, translated in the joyful vibe of his collections, bold in their color palette and rich in prints like floral and heart-shaped motifs. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025

Return to broiler and broil until cheese is bubbly and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025

Noun

Stir in milk and beer (or all milk for an alcohol-free version), and cook until thick and bubbly. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 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