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buoyant

 

[ ˈbɔɪ.ənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or showing cheerful and lightheartedness

Having a buoyant personality means being optimistic and cheerful in any situation. People who are buoyant tend to see the bright side of life and spread positivity wherever they go. Their buoyant nature lifts the spirits of those around them.

Synonyms

cheerful, optimistic, sanguine, upbeat

Examples of usage

  • She remained buoyant despite facing numerous challenges.
  • His buoyant attitude was infectious, spreading joy to everyone he encountered.
  • The buoyant laughter of the children filled the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

able to float easily; able to stay afloat

An object that is buoyant is able to float on water without sinking. This characteristic is essential for boats, life jackets, and other water-related equipment. The buoyant force exerted by water helps keep these objects afloat.

Synonyms

buoyed, floating, flotant, unsinkable

Examples of usage

  • The life jacket is designed to be buoyant, ensuring the safety of the wearer in water.
  • The buoyant nature of the boat prevented it from sinking in the rough seas.

Translations

Translations of the word "buoyant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuante

🇮🇳 उत्साही

🇩🇪 schwimmfähig

🇮🇩 mengapung

🇺🇦 плавучий

🇵🇱 pływający

🇯🇵 浮力がある

🇫🇷 flottant

🇪🇸 flotante

🇹🇷 yüzer

🇰🇷 부력이 있는

🇸🇦 طافي

🇨🇿 plovoucí

🇸🇰 plávajúci

🇨🇳 浮动的

🇸🇮 plavajoč

🇮🇸 fljótandi

🇰🇿 қалқып жүретін

🇬🇪 მცურავი

🇦🇿 üzən

🇲🇽 flotante

Word origin

The word 'buoyant' originated from the French word 'bouyant,' which means 'floating.' It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. The term is derived from the Latin word 'boiare,' which also means 'to float.' Over time, 'buoyant' has come to represent not only the ability to float but also a cheerful and optimistic demeanor.

See also: buoy, buoyed, buoys.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,104, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.