buoyant | ||
1. | [ adjective ] tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas | |
Synonyms: | floaty | |
Examples: | "buoyant balloons" "buoyant balsawood boats" "a floaty scarf" |
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Related terms: | light | |
2. | [ adjective ] characterized by liveliness and light-heartedness | |
Synonyms: | perky chirpy | |
Examples: | "buoyant spirits" "his quick wit and chirpy humor" "looking bright and well and chirpy" "a perky little widow in her 70s" |
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Related terms: | cheerful | |
Similar spelling: |
bunt buy_into Bunte Bundy |