bub·bly
ˈbə-b(ə-)lē 
bubblier; bubbliest
1
: full of bubbles : effervescent sense 1
a bubbly bottle of pop
2
: cheerful and high-spirited : lively, vivacious
a bubbly personality
3
: resembling a bubble
a bubbly roof
bubbliness
noun
a champagne's bubbliness
Kitty's bubbliness cut with a dose of acidic sarcasm continues to be comedy gold …
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Examples of bubbly in a Sentence
Adjective
She is pretty, bubbly, and smart.
offered their bubbly congratulations to the expectant parents
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Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
And a quick homemade sauce comes together with frozen veggies, flour, and broth, which cooks beautifully and turns bubbly and golden in the oven.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Chopped russets get tossed with sour cream, mayo, sharp cheddar, and a healthy dose of bacon, then baked until bubbly.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The kitchen area of the store has what the team calls the Kris Jenner fridge, where the various bubbly drinks and European butters are on display.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
And a quick homemade sauce comes together with frozen veggies, flour, and broth, which cooks beautifully and turns bubbly and golden in the oven.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Banks is co-owner and chief creative officer of Archer Roose Wines, which has been served on JetBlue since 2019, including the label’s bubbly, sauvignon blanc, rosé, and malbec.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Chopped russets get tossed with sour cream, mayo, sharp cheddar, and a healthy dose of bacon, then baked until bubbly.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Bubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bubbly. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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