Word
bubbling
Phoneticsbub·bling
US/ˈbəbəɫɪŋ/
UK/bˈʌblɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The bubbling water in the pot is ready for the pasta.”
“She could feel a bubbling excitement in her chest as the plane finally landed in Paris.”
“The scientist observed the bubbling reaction in the beaker, noting that the gas release was more vigorous than the previous trial had suggested.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often appears after linking verbs like 'is' or 'feels', or directly before a noun to describe a state of motion or emotion.
Real-World Examples
“You’ve got to keep the creative possibilities bubbling.” “Student anger against the chief justice's reported remarks has been bubbling since May.” Scan code
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