bubbly

[ buhb-lee ]

adjective

, bub·bli·er, bub·bli·est.

1. full of, producing, or characterized by bubbles.
2. lively; effervescent; enthusiastic:

   the bubbly spirit of those early movie musicals.

noun

, plural bub·blies.

1. Informal. champagne ( defs 1, 2 ).

bubbly

/ ˈbʌblɪ /

adjective

1. full of or resembling bubbles
2. lively; animated; excited

   a bubbly personality

noun

1. an informal name for champagne

Other Words From

• bubbli·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bubbly¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; bubble + -y ¹

Example Sentences

After hours of searching with mountain rescue, her sister Faye was told that the "bubbly, caring and brilliant mum" had taken her own life.

From BBC

Mr Sharif said Sara was a “beautiful angel, lovely, bubbly”, and wanted to be a ballet dancer when she was older.

From BBC

Others added she was "bubbly" and a "lovely person" and offered condolences to her other children and family.

From BBC

Usually bubbly and upbeat, Marissa is visibly deflated and worn down by her partner’s demands.

From Los Angeles Times

And then there’s the bubbly techno tune, the one that was caught in an infinite loop the day of the interview, “Otro Capitúlo.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• effervescent
• energetic
• lively
• peppy
• perky