Bubbly describes someone with an energetic, cheerful, and enthusiastic personality that seems to overflow with happiness. A bubbly person lights up a room when they enter, talks excitedly about things they enjoy, and often makes others feel more cheerful just by being around. Picture someone who greets their friends with genuine excitement every morning, laughs easily, and approaches new activities with visible enthusiasm.

A bubbly person's energy and joy seem to naturally bubble up and spread to others. Your bubbly classmate might be the one who volunteers first for group projects, suggests fun games at recess, or tells stories with animated gestures and a bright, infectious smile.

While bubbly almost always describes personality, the word can also literally mean full of bubbles, like a bubbly glass of root beer or bubbly soap suds in the sink. But when someone describes a person as bubbly, they're talking about that sparkling, effervescent personality that reminds you of those rising, dancing bubbles.