adjective
C1
Advanced
bubbly
BUHB-lee
Bubbly (adjective) means Cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic in personality. Example: “The new receptionist has a bubbly, welcoming personality.”
adjective
1
Cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic in personality.
"The new receptionist has a bubbly, welcoming personality."
2
Full of bubbles.
"She poured a glass of the bubbly pink lemonade."
noun
1
Informal word for champagne.
"They toasted the New Year with a glass of bubbly."
How to use bubbly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither full of bubbles, or (describing a person) cheerful and full of energy.
Common pairings
bubbly personality
a glass of bubbly
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like bubbly.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- bubblies
- Comparative
- bubblier
- Superlative
- bubbliest
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The new receptionist has a _____, welcoming personality.
Etymology
From bubble plus the adjective suffix -y.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What does “bubbly” mean?
The word “bubbly” means cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic in personality. In plain terms, either full of bubbles, or (describing a person) cheerful and full of energy.
How do you pronounce “bubbly”?
“Bubbly” is pronounced BUHB-lee (/ˈbʌbli/ in IPA).
How do you use “bubbly” in a sentence?
Here is “bubbly” used in a sentence: “The new receptionist has a bubbly, welcoming personality.”
What is another word for “bubbly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bubbly” include sparkling.
What part of speech is “bubbly”?
Depending on how it is used, “bubbly” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “bubbly” have?
“Bubbly” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic in personality.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include bubbly:
