# bubbly

/ˈbəbəɫi/ (US) · /bˈʌbli/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bubbly
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

full of bubbles or having a happy, energetic personality. You use this to describe someone who is always cheerful and friendly.

For teachers: containing bubbles or exhibiting a lively, cheerful, and high-spirited temperament. Often used to describe carbonated liquids or an extroverted personality.

## Examples

- She has a very bubbly personality.
- The waiter poured the bubbly liquid into tall glasses to celebrate the couple's engagement.
- Her bubbly demeanor often masked a sharp, analytical mind that could dissect complex problems while maintaining an air of effortless cheer.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem', or attributively before a noun.

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