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bubbling

bubbling

3.9
Showing lively, happy energy
  • adjective
  • /ˈbʌb.lɪŋ/
translation icon : efervescente
  • She was bubbling with enthusiasm as she shared her exciting news with her friends.

These young students come from every corner of the world, energetic, inquisitive and bubbling with creativity.

Examples

  • These young students come from every corner of the world, energetic, inquisitive and bubbling with creativity.

  • These young students come from every corner of the world, energetic, inquisitive and bubbling with creativity.

  • What we remember are the edge cases, the thing that's alive, the bubbling, it's real, it's human.

  • So, you know, sort of like me, there's an enthusiasm that sort of bubbles out and so that yeah.

  • The children's laughter filled the room, creating a bubbling atmosphere of joy.

  • His bubbling personality made him the life of the party, drawing everyone into his excitement.

Synonyms

excited
vsbubbling
1.0

Feeling very happy and eager about something

is a general lively character rather than a single strong thrill
thrilled
vsbubbling
171 2.3

Feeling very excited and happy

is a steady lively temperament rather than a sudden thrill
lively
vsbubbling
111 1.3

Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

is similar but leans more to effervescent, bubbly temperament
ecstatic
vsbubbling
69 4.5

Feeling very happy and excited

is lively and cheerful but far less overwhelming in intensity
bubbly
vsbubbling
20 3.2

Full of cheerful energy and excitement

is similar but more about energetic effervescence than plain cheerfulness
exuberant
vsbubbling
18 5.9

Very happy and full of energy

is spirited but not always as wildly uninhibited
buoyant
vsbubbling
7 5.8

Cheerful and full of energy

is more about lively excitement rather than steady lightheartedness
ebullient
vsbubbling
5 8.2

Very lively and full of energy

is lively but less about unrestrained joy and excess energy
poppin
vsbubbling
  • Slang
5 9.9

Lively and exciting, like a busy party or club

is about a person's lively enthusiasm rather than an active scene
effervescent
vsbubbling
5 7.1

Having lively, cheerful energy that makes others feel excited

is broadly lively excitement without stressing sparkling quality
sparkly
vsbubbling
5 3.7

Full of lively energy and cheer

is lively too but without focusing on flashy appearance
ablaze
vsbubbling
4 5.3

Showing strong excitement or desire, often in the face

is lively but not focused on intense burning desire
sparky
vsbubbling
  • Informal
2 4.1

Full of energy and enthusiasm that excites others

is bubbly in feeling but less about quick, sharp spark
stoked
vsbubbling
  • Slang
1 7.9

Feeling very excited about something good or fun

is lively but not necessarily so strongly informal or intense
sizzling
vsbubbling
  • Informal
1 3.9

Very exciting and full of strong feeling

is bubbly energy but usually less intensely passionate
juiced
vsbubbling
  • Slang
1 8.6

Very energetic and excited, often before an event

is effervescent but less about being intensely pumped
4.7

Full of lively energy because people feel excited

is general excitement but less about a noisy, buzzing atmosphere
totes excited
vsbubbling
  • Slang
9.9

Feeling very happy and eager about something

is lively too but in neutral tone rather than slangy speech
like a kid on a rollercoaster
vsbubbling
  • Informal
8.3

Very excited and happy in an obvious way

is lively and enthusiastic but not necessarily obvious or childlike

Antonyms

441 3.5

Feeling very sad and without hope

29 2.5

Feeling sad and without much hope

How Lively

ebullient
5 8.2
bubbling
3.9
vivacious
15 7.0
cheerful
111 1.0

Surface Forms

bubbling positive

Morphology

bubbling = bubble (semi-transparent) = bubble + ing

The adjective is formed by adding -ing to the verb 'bubble', but the sense 'full of lively excitement' is a metaphorical extension from literal bubbling and is not purely literal for learners.

Etymology

Bubbling comes from the simple word bubble, which sounds like the soft noise of air rising in water, and the ending -ing that shows action. So a 'bubbling' person is like rising bubbles—full of lively excitement and bright energy.