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bubbly

[buhb-lee] / ˈbʌb li /
ADJECTIVE
sparkling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carbonated effervescent
WEAK
aerated bubbling fizzy gassy spumante
Antonyms
WEAK
dull flat listless still
ADJECTIVE
vivacious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
effervescent energetic lively peppy perky
STRONG
dynamic sparkling
WEAK
animated bubbling enthusiastic full of beans full of life high-spirited spirited vibrant zesty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic inactive lethargic lifeless tired
STRONG
dull
WEAK
flat listless still

Example Sentences

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Supervoting shares became especially popular for tech IPOs during bubbly 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"Amy was bubbly, caring and honest," he said, adding she was "soft hearted and the life and soul".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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 • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Lila is short and brown, a bubbly fast-talker who always has a bright smile for everyone.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh