bubbling over
Barely containing joy
Bubbling over describes emotion or energy so intense it can't be contained, like liquid foaming past the rim of a pot.
Someone bubbling over with excitement or enthusiasm can barely restrain themselves: She was bubbling over with ideas for the project.
The image suggests effervescence—joy or eagerness spilling out visibly in gesture and speech.
- frothingForming bubbly foam
- fizzingReleasing bubbles with sound
- fizzy drinkCarbonated sweet beverage
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
elation · irrepressible · jubilation · exhilaration · euphoria · giddiness · pure joy · ebullient · enthusiasm · boiling · percolating · joy · seething · ecstasy · simmering · hot springs · delight · aeration
bubbling overstoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
reserved · restrained · contained · impassive · unexpressive
bubbling overdespondent
Deeply discouraged, hopeless
dejected · downcast · crestfallen · depressed · glum