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bubbling

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbəbəɫɪŋ// UK //bˈʌblɪŋ// bub·bling

adj. full of small bubbles or showing a lot of excitement and energy.

adj. containing or producing rising bubbles of gas; metaphorically describes a state of intense, often suppressed, emotion or activity. Frequently used as a participial adjective to describe liquids or a person's lively disposition.


SIMPLE

The bubbling water in the pot is ready for the pasta.

CONTEXTUAL

She could feel a bubbling excitement in her chest as the plane finally landed in Paris.

COMPLEX

The scientist observed the bubbling reaction in the beaker, noting that the gas release was more vigorous than the previous trial had suggested.

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Usage

Often appears after linking verbs like 'is' or 'feels', or directly before a noun to describe a state of motion or emotion.

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