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   Buoy·an·cy

   /ˈboiənsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the ability or tendency to float in water or air or some other fluid. Similar ability to floattendency to floatlightnessrare:floatability
   • ▪ the power of a liquid to keep something afloat: "she plunged into the sea, grateful for the buoyancy of the salt water" Similar liftlifting effect
   • 2. an optimistic and cheerful disposition: "the happiness and buoyancy of his nature" Similar cheerfulnesscheerinesshappinesslight-heartednesscarefreenessbrightnessgladnessmerrimentjoybounceeffervescenceblithenesssunninessbreezinessjollityjovialityanimationlivelinesslifesprightlinessjauntinessebulliencehigh spiritsvivacityvitalityvervesparklezestoptimismconfidencehopebullishnesssanguinenesspositivenessinformal:pepzingzipOpposite depressionpessimism
   • 3. a high level of activity in an economy or stock market: "there is renewed buoyancy in the demand for steel" Similar vigorstrengthhigh level of activityburgeoningresiliencegrowthdevelopmentprogressimprovementexpansionmushroomingsnowballingballooningOpposite depression

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