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Synonyms & Similar Words
cheerful
lively
optimistic
hopeful
enthusiastic
energetic
vivacious
ebullient
effervescent
sprightly
airy
light
resilient
elastic
flexible
springy
bouncy
jaunty
carefree
untroubled
serene
sunny
radiant
beaming
sparkling
gleeful
jubilant
elated
ecstatic
euphoric
thrilled
excited
animated
vibrant
dynamic
Meaning of Buoyant
The primary meaning of "buoyant" is having or showing a lively and cheerful quality, or able to float in a fluid.
Definitions
- Having or showing a lively and cheerful quality
- * (of an object) able to float in a fluid, especially water
- * (of a market or economy) recovering or likely to recover quickly from a difficult period
Etymology of Buoyant
The word "buoyant" comes from the French word "flottant", meaning floating, and is related to the Old French word "buie", meaning float
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe objects that float in water, and later took on a figurative sense to describe lively and cheerful qualities
Example Uses
- The buoyant atmosphere at the party made it a night to remember
- * The company's buoyant financial reports indicated a strong recovery
- * The buoyant music lifted everyone's spirits
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
gloomy
dismal
depressing
sad
sorrowful
melancholy
pessimistic
hopeless
despairing
despondent
dejected
downcast
disheartened
dispirited
somber
solemn
grave
serious
subdued
muted
restrained
reserved
lifeless
lethargic
sluggish
stagnant