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 The punchline of the video is someone saying her name, which bounces off the tongue like a bubbly prosecco. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 20 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 Adjust the heat to maintain the bubbly cooking action and/or to prevent the sauce from spitting. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The show has already been picked up for a second season, and the bubbly O’Flynn clams up a bit when asked about it. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bubbly

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Adjective

Led by Sreeti Mukerji and shaped by the creative vision of Alia and Shaheen Bhatt, ‘Don’t Be Shy’ is a joyful, heartfelt celebration of friendship, love, and the beautifully messy journey of growing up.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
The point is not that patients should spend the money on something joyful instead of medication, bills or another necessity.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 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

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
How about an exuberant and hilarious turn as Long John Silver with a cast of Muppets?

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exuberant

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

However, developing specialized buoyant materials, underwater conduits, and anti-corrosive gear come with a premium price tag.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
The buoyant 808s ping-pong back and forth, sounding like an aquatic marching band ushering in a deep-sea championship team.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 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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