bubbly

Full of fizz

Bubbly describes something full of bubbles, especially sparkling wine or champagne: Let's open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate.

Applied to personality, bubbly means cheerful, animated, and effervescent—someone whose energy seems to rise and fizz like carbonation: She has a bubbly personality that lights up the room.

cheerful

vivacious

Attractively energetic and enthusiastic

effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
livelyAnimated and energetic
animatedFull of life, or drawn moving

spirited · exuberant · ebullient · peppy · perky · upbeat · chipper · sunny · radiant · lighthearted

personality

outgoing

Sociable and unreserved

sociableInclined toward companionship
extrovertedEnergized by social interaction
chattyInclined to converse freely

gregarious · talkative · animated · enthusiastic · energetic · charismatic · garrulous · friendly · engaging · expressive

Categories

liquid qualitieswatery, viscosity, runny, thick, thin
slang traitsbossy, brainy, chatty, cheeky, chill
water qualitiesmurky, taste, odor, color, fresh
cutesy thingsadorable, charming, sweet, precious, darling
whimsicalwhimsical, whimsy, fanciful, playful, quirky
Carbonation Levelsflat, still, effervescent, sparkling

Opposites

physical effervescence

bubblyflat

Lacking vertical variation

still · uncarbonated · noncarbonated · degassed · stale

personality/temperament

bubblydour

Sternly gloomy

sullen · morose · glum · flat · dull

Phrases

bubble gumChewy candy for blowing
bubble bathSudsy tub for relaxing
bubble wrapAir-filled plastic cushioning
speech bubblesEnclosed comic dialogue areas
soap bubblesAir in soapy film
air bubbleGas pocket in liquid

Family

bubble, bubbles, bubbling, bubbled, bubblegum, bubblier, bubblies, bubbliest, bubblewrap

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G