Meaning & use
bubbling
Forming or rising in bubbles, or, figuratively, full of lively energy and barely contained excitement.
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The bubbling stew filled the kitchen with a rich, spicy aroma before dinner.
She arrived at the party bubbling with excitement about her recent job offer.
A note on using this word
Bubbling with is a common collocation used figuratively for strong positive emotion, such as bubbling with enthusiasm or bubbling with joy.
Words with a similar meaning
fizzingeffervescent
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