buoyant

adjective
UK: /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/
US: /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/

  1. Able to float easily.

    1. Cork is a very buoyant material that is used in life jackets.
    2. The little boat, being buoyant, bobbed gently on the surface of the lake despite the strong wind.

  2. Happy and confident.

    1. She was in a buoyant mood after receiving the good news.
    2. After the team's victory, the atmosphere in the locker room was buoyant and full of celebration.

Synonyms

floatable light cheerful optimistic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buoyant" in English means: Able to float easily., Happy and confident..

The phonetic transcription of "buoyant" is /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ in British English and /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buoyant": floatable, light, cheerful, optimistic.

Example usage of "buoyant": "Cork is a very buoyant material that is used in life jackets.". More examples on the page.