BUBBLY 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 At a time when even intentionally provocative genre films can’t keep up with the pace of futurism, Minhaj and Venkataramanujam also use their topical chops to make this bubbly effort particularly of the moment. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026 The shop’s 12 bubbly livestream hosts have turned into micro-celebrities. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 This dynamic complements the friendly camaraderie between Maki and Omura, the former of whom is a bubbly girl and the latter a more laidback, blue-skinned male humanoid with horns. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 There are light, bubbly options such as the Disaronno Spritz and cucumber-and-herb McQueen Cucumber Refresher, as well as classics like the Tom Collins and whiskey-forward Sagamore Sour. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bubbly

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Adjective

Gianvito Rossi put on a cool, fun cocktail party to present its new collection of joyful shoes that reimagined some of its most iconic styles, as the brand celebrates 20 years.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Stevie Ray Vaughan’s joyful performance gives the track a loose but powerful energy that never stops moving.

— qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

Leaping around in time, Gilroy draws us into Alex’s world with an effervescent wink at the badness of his behavior.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
And in probably the most effervescent victory of the meet, Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi danced, clapped and leaped his way to victory in the high jump.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

To me, Harry’s moves still feel a little too abrasive for these styles, but the judges eat up this exuberant jive.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
The show now possesses a spirit so exuberant as to enthrall for its joyous 80 minutes of running time.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Each Lucas Duplan set will feature songs crafted to satisfy Miami’s appetite for electronic music and a lively nightlife.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

In a poetic blend of reality and imagination, a vivacious Brooklyn teenager strives to reclaim her own fleeting childhood while helping raise her four younger sisters.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
For someone so vivacious, Pawlikowski is an expert purveyor of mortal facts.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of vivacious

Adjective

The stock market remains buoyant; the labor market is robust; most financial conditions indicators continue to show little restraint, either in lending or borrowing.

— Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
During testing, the structure remained buoyant even after cracks developed, connection points fractured, and an entire lattice layer broke apart.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of buoyant

Adjective

In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
For even bouncier curl definition, our editors love pairing the shampoo with the Curl Charisma Rice Amino & Shea Curl Defining Conditioner.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of bouncy

Adjective

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, a man and woman wearing masks approached a man at a sprawling park in an East Bay suburb where children gather to play baseball and soccer and frolic on the playground.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of frolic

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