bubbly

/ˈbʌbli/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈʌbli] /ˈbʌbli/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈʌbli] /ˈbə-b(ə-)lē How to pronounce bubbly (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈbʌb.li/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈʌbli] /ˈbʌb.li/ (ame, ipa)

bubbly — adjective

  • bubblypositive
  • bubbliercomparative
  • bubbliestsuperlative

1. cheerful and lively in a warm way that attracts people.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

cheerful and lively in a warm way that attracts people.

例句

Yael gave the new interns a bubbly welcome on their first morning.

bubbly + welcome for energetic friendliness

Quinn stayed bubbly through the long bus ride to the camp.

同義詞
  • lively

    broader and less strongly tied to a cheerful personality

  • cheerful

    focuses on happy feeling more than energetic sparkle

  • outgoing

    stresses sociability rather than bright emotional energy

反義詞
  • reserved

    shows much less open energy in social situations

  • gloomy

    suggests a low or unhappy mood instead of brightness

文法句型

bubbly + welcome

bubbly + laugh

remain/stay + bubbly

用法筆記

Often describes someone's manner, smile, laugh, or voice rather than a temporary mood. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes actual bubbles in a drink.

2. containing many small bubbles, especially in a drink.

2.形容詞B2
釋義

containing many small bubbles, especially in a drink.

例句

Vinicius poured bubbly apple juice into paper cups after the game.

bubbly + drink with visible carbonation

The waiter replaced the flat soda with a fresh bubbly one.

contrast: flat soda vs bubbly one

同義詞
  • sparkling

    common on labels for drinks such as water or wine

  • fizzy

    more informal and especially common for soft drinks

  • effervescent

    more formal and scientific in tone

反義詞
  • flat

    used when a drink has lost its bubbles

  • still

    used especially for water without bubbles

文法句型

bubbly + water

bubbly + juice

bubbly + bottle

用法筆記

Most often used for fizzy drinks such as water, soda, or wine. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes a person's bright and energetic manner.

bubbly — noun