BUBBLIEST Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

bubbly

adjective

ˈbə-b(ə-)lē

Definition of bubbly

as in joyful

joyously unrestrained offered their bubbly congratulations to the expectant parents

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Recent Examples of bubbly Sprinkle the veg with the beans, mozzarella, and cheddar, then bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 The label saw her girlish soprano and bubbly personality as perfect for the pop charts, but Parton longed to be a country star. — Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 By Day 5 your starter should be bubbly, double in size in a day, and smell nutty and sour. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026 Arc{hive} Book + Snackery Sip on an Aloha Spirit (white and dark rum, orgeat, pineapple, lime) or a bubbly glass of prosecco while browsing bookshelves stocked with bestsellers and new releases. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bubbly

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Adjective

Just days after Dolly Parton's death, Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll and niece Jada Star helped Grand Ole Opry fans say goodbye in a joyful farewell.

— Chris Parton, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
The Hutt Twins, however, don’t exactly have a joyful family reunion in mind for Rotta.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

Different perspective Matthew is typically a high-energy, effervescent and extroverted kid.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

That penalty drew an exuberant first-down signal from Belichick, who is normally as stoic as an Easter Island statue.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
The choreography of the dozen-plus players on the stage is exuberant, playful and brilliantly timed, creating moments that draw both applause and gasps of joy from the crowd.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

Stop into Mercat Municipal, a lively indoor market where locals shop for fresh produce, meat, and fish.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
The crowd outside the courthouse was liveliest in late August, when dozens of women wearing pink rallied to show support for Clancy and raise awareness about postpartum mental health, the central pillar of Clancy’s defense.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

And thanks to her puppeteer Frank Oz, who performed the character from early in her history until the beginning of the aughts, her highly romantic and vivacious personality came to life.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Dolly was colorful and vivacious and unapologetic, and had more than a bit of drag queen in her.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vivacious

Adjective

But for all of his music guaranteed to prod a melancholic moment, Taylor didn’t snub the buoyant offerings from his heady catalog.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Bright synths, electronic drums and an enormous chorus give the track its rush, while Justin Bieber’s melodic delivery keeps it light and buoyant.

— Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of buoyant

Adjective

My skin looks plumper, feels bouncier, and stays hydrated all day, even underneath my heavier foundations and concealers.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Olive Young’s in-house brand packs these eye patches with multiple forms of collagen alongside hydrolyzed elastin to give tired undereyes a plumper, smoother, more bouncy appearance.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bouncy

Adjective

For those who want to bring their furry friends along, head to Bonita Beach Dog Park, a dog-friendly, off-leash tidal flat where pups can roam freely and frolic in the shallow waters.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
But today, beachgoers continue to stroll, sunbathe and frolic buck naked on that stretch of sand, in defiance of the law.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026

Definition of frolic

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