Finesentence logo

Buoyantly: meaning, definitions and examples

🌊
Add to dictionary

buoyantly

 

[ ˈbɔɪ.ənt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

floating, lighthearted

Buoyantly refers to the manner of being able to float or rise in a medium such as water or air. It also describes an attitude or mood that is cheerful and optimistic. This word is often used to convey a sense of being carefree and resilient, embodying a spirit that remains undeterred by challenges.

Synonyms

cheerfully, lightly, optimistically

Examples of usage

  • The boat floated buoyantly on the lake.
  • She approached the meeting with a buoyantly positive attitude.
  • The children played buoyantly in the pool, laughter echoing around.

Translations

Translations of the word "buoyantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuantemente

🇮🇳 उत्साहपूर्वक

🇩🇪 schwimmend

🇮🇩 mengapung

🇺🇦 плавно

🇵🇱 unosząco

🇯🇵 浮力を持って

🇫🇷 flottant

🇪🇸 flotante

🇹🇷 yüzen

🇰🇷 부유하게

🇸🇦 عائم

🇨🇿 plovoucí

🇸🇰 plávajúco

🇨🇳 浮动地

🇸🇮 plavajoče

🇮🇸 fljótt

🇰🇿 жүзгіш

🇬🇪 აყვავებულად

🇦🇿 süzən

🇲🇽 flotante

Etymology

The word 'buoyantly' derives from the adjective 'buoyant', which comes from the Middle French word 'bouillant', meaning boiling or bubbling, from 'buir', meaning to bubble up. This etymology underscores the sense of rising or floating. 'Buoyant' first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, gaining a connotation related to being able to float or rise to the surface. Over time, the adverb form 'buoyantly' evolved to encompass not only the literal sense of being able to float but also a figurative sense of emotional resilience and cheerfulness. This duality of meaning reflects the adaptability of the word in both physical and emotional contexts, showcasing how language can evolve to capture the nuances of human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,212, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.