bubbly

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adjective

bub·​bly ˈbə-b(ə-)lē How to pronounce bubbly (audio)
bubblier; bubbliest
Synonyms of bubblynext
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

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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Adjective
Henderson sent a video to Jack Jolie, rooting for the bubbly youngster to overcome all the obstacles stacked up against him. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026 With more than four million followers across social platforms, Affleck has continuously gained popularity through her #MomTok content, which showcases her bubbly personality and daily life as a Mormon mother leading to her current journey in television. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Pop open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate Valentine’s Day—but don’t pour your glass just yet. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 The pair remembered their daughter as a bubbly and goofy child, with a contagious laugh, who was deeply devoted to her Christian faith. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bubbly

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bubbly was in 1568

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“Bubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubbly. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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bubbly

adjective
bub·​bly
ˈbəb-(ə-)lē
bubblier; bubbliest
1
: full of bubbles
2
: showing lively good spirits

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