Meaning & use

bubbly personality

noun·Everydayapprovinginformal

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UK/ˌbʌbli ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/
US/ˌbʌbli ˌpɝsəˈnæləti/

Meaning

  1. nouncountableapprovinginformal

    A cheerful, lively and friendly way of behaving that makes a person fun to be around.

    Grammar: Often used with a: she has a bubbly personality.

    Patterns

    • have a bubbly personality
    • with a bubbly personality

    Our new receptionist has a bubbly personality, and visitors love her.

    His bubbly personality made him easy to talk to on the first day.

    The tour guide's bubbly personality kept the whole group smiling.

Word forms

pluralbubbly personalities

Common combinations

have a bubbly personality
My cousin has a bubbly personality and makes friends instantly.
known for a bubbly personality
The host is known for her bubbly personality.
warm and bubbly personality
A warm and bubbly personality helps in a customer service job.
bubbly personality and a big smile
He arrived with a bubbly personality and a big smile.

Synonyms and how they differ

vivacious
Vivacious is more formal and is often used about attractive, spirited women, while bubbly personality is more casual and general.
outgoing
Outgoing describes someone who likes meeting people, but does not necessarily suggest high energy like bubbly.
cheerful
Cheerful only means happy, whereas bubbly also implies energy and talkativeness.
effervescent
Effervescent is more literary and suggests an even more sparkling overflow of spirit.

Opposites

Word family

bubbly adjective
cheerful and full of energy
bubble verb
to be full of excitement or feeling
personality noun
the qualities that make you different from others

Commonly confused: bubbly personality or character?

bubbly personality vs character

Character often refers to moral qualities such as honesty. A bubbly personality only describes lively, friendly behavior.

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