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bubbly

BUHB-lee

Bubbly (adjective) means cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic in personality. Example: “The new receptionist has a bubbly, welcoming personality.”

adjective

Cheerful, energetic, and enthusiastic in personality.

"The new receptionist has a bubbly, welcoming personality."

Full of bubbles.

"She poured a glass of the bubbly pink lemonade."

noun

Informal word for champagne.

"They toasted the New Year with a glass of bubbly."

How to Use Bubbly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither full of bubbles, or (describing a person) cheerful and full of energy.

Common pairings

bubbly personality a glass of bubbly

Word Forms

bubblier comparative, bubblies plural, bubbliest superlative

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Etymology

From bubble plus the adjective suffix -y.

Synonyms

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sparkling

Related Words

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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.

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