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   Buoy·ant

   /ˈboiənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. able or apt to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas. Similar able to floatlightfloatingrare:floatableOpposite heavy
   • ▪ (of a liquid or gas) able to keep something afloat: "buoyant water"
   • 2. cheerful and optimistic: "the conference ended with the party in a buoyant mood" Similar cheerfulcheeryhappylightheartedcarefreebrightgladmerryjoyfulbubblybouncyeffervescentblithesunnybreezyjollyjovialanimatedlivelysprightlyjauntyebullienthigh-spiritedvivaciousvitalsparklingsparkyzestfulperkyoptimisticconfidenthopefulsanguinebullishpositiveinformal:peppyzippyzingyupbeatdated:gayOpposite depressedpessimistic
   • 3. (of an economy, business, or market) involving or engaged in much activity: "car sales were not buoyant" Similar boomingstrongvigorousburgeoningthrivinggrowingdevelopingprogressingimprovingexpandingmushroomingsnowballingballooninginformal:going strongOpposite depressed

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French bouyant or Spanish boyante, present participle of boyar ‘to float’ (see buoy).

   Derivatives

   • 1. buoyantly adverb

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   The meaning of BUOYANT is having buoyancy. How to use buoyant in a sentence.

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   tending to float in a fluid. capable of keeping a body afloat, as a liquid. not easily depressed; cheerful. Synonyms: sunny, jaunty, breezy, lighthearted, happy. cheering or invigorating. buoyant. / ˈbɔɪənt /.

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   BUOYANT definition: 1. able to float: 2. happy and confident: 3. successful or making a profit: . Learn more.

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   Something that is buoyant floats in water. Since floating is happier than sinking, buoyant also refers to things are fun and upbeat. Someone with a buoyant personality is fun to be around, laughs a lot, smiles, and cheers other people up.

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   1. able to float in or rise to the surface of a liquid. 2. (General Physics) (of a liquid or gas) able to keep a body afloat or cause it to rise. 3. cheerful or resilient. [C16: probably from Spanish boyante, from boyar to float, from boya buoy, ultimately of Germanic origin]

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   The meaning of BUOYANCY is the tendency of a body to float or to rise when submerged in a fluid. How to use buoyancy in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBUOYANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BUOYANT meaning: 1. able to float: 2. happy and confident: 3. successful or making a profit: . Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbuoyant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   adjective. /ˈbɔɪənt/, /ˈbuːjənt/ (of prices, business activity, etc.) tending to increase or stay at a high level, usually showing financial success. a buoyant economy/market. buoyant sales/prices. a buoyant demand for homes. The relatively buoyant housing market has kept consumers confident enough to spend. Topics Business c2. Join us.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBUOYANT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    May 29, 2024 · buoyant. (bɔɪənt ) 1. adjective. If you are in a buoyant mood, you feel cheerful and behave in a lively way. You will feel more buoyant and optimistic about the future than you have for a long time. Synonyms: cheerful, happy, bright, lively More Synonyms of buoyant. 2. adjective.

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    BUOYANT definition: 1. happy and confident: 2. successful or making a profit: 3. floating or able to float. Learn more.