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

The curiosity seems to be the blend of his height (7 feet 2), his age (20), his nationality (Chinese) and his bubbly personality. —Jason Quick, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025

Bake until apples are tender, edges are bubbly, and top is golden, 45 to 60 minutes more. —Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025

Noun

Most importantly, they’re loaded up with the most festive, decadent fragrances—ones that’ll transport you right to Christmas day with the smell of minty candy canes, woody pine trees, celebratory bubbly, and more. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025

Cook over medium-low, whisking and scraping side of pan constantly, until thickened and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes. —Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 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