bubbly

American  

[buhb-lee] / ˈbʌb li /

adjective

bubblier, bubbliest

1. full of, producing, or characterized by bubbles.

2. lively; effervescent; enthusiastic.

   the bubbly spirit of those early movie musicals.

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noun

plural

bubblies

1. Informal. champagne.

bubbly British  

/ ˈbʌblɪ /

adjective

1. full of or resembling bubbles

2. lively; animated; excited

   a bubbly personality

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noun

1. an informal name for champagne

Other Word Forms

• bubbliness noun

Etymology

Origin of bubbly

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

Example Sentences

The AI boom, credited for driving growth last year and likely this year, is closely intertwined with bubbly stock valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal

McGonigal described Hazel's character as very "fun to play", adding: "She's witty, she's bubbly, she's a bit of an airhead but then also very wise."

From BBC

But while her bubbly persona may at first make her seem simply freewheeling and free-spirited, she’s also savvy and thoughtful.

From Los Angeles Times

Hold the bubbly, gold bugs: U.S. stocks overall, including Berkshire Hathaway, have trounced gold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Servin remembered her daughter as a bubbly toddler with piercing blue eyes who wriggled with delight at the sight of Elmo.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• effervescent
• energetic
• lively
• peppy
• perky