bubbly

[ buhb-lee ]

adjective

bubblier, bubbliest.

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

   the bubbly spirit of those early movie musicals.

noun

plural bubblies.

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 Word Forms

• bubbli·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bubbly¹

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

Example Sentences

"I'm more bubbly of a person. I wasn't as smiley or as happy but she's helped me come out of my shell," she said.

From BBC

Subtract, released in May 2023, presented a more understated, introspective side to the star's bubbly pop persona - with production from The National's Aaron Dessner.

From BBC

“He was bubbly, man. He was beautiful,” Bulley said of his son.

From Los Angeles Times

"She was the fun mum – very bubbly, outgoing, confident, creative and artistic," says Hollie, who has been speaking to the BBC for the first time about her mother's name being used for the safety initiative.

From BBC

As bubbly in the spotlight as he was ferocious in the ring, Foreman died on Friday, his family announced in a social media post.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• effervescent
• energetic
• lively
• peppy
• perky