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

Bake until hot and bubbly around edges, 20 to 25 minutes. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

Here, homemade mango-jalapeño ice cubes chill a bubbly blend of wine and sparkling water. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026

Noun

Refried and black beans are stirred together with cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, cheese, sour cream, and salsa, then baked until bubbly. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Her bubbly, infectious songwriting equally reflects her love of Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. —Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 7 May 2026

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