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 …
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Examples of bubbly in a Sentence
Adjective
She is pretty, bubbly, and smart.
offered their bubbly congratulations to the expectant parents
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3 July 2026
Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
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1 July 2026
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Gradually whisk in milk; simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
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26 June 2026
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Adjective
The drink is bubbly and crisp, with that familiar tang, reminiscent of apple cider vinegar, that’s common in most kombucha varieties.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Noun
Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Gradually whisk in milk; simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
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“Bubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubbly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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