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Definition of buoyant

buoyant

/ˈbɔɪ.ənt/
buoy · ant
Adverb:buoyantly
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buoyant Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Cheerful, optimistic, and resilient in spirit.

Example

"Despite the exhausting rehearsal schedule, the cast remained in a buoyant mood."

2

Able or tending to keep afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas.

Example

"The high salt concentration of the Dead Sea makes swimmers remarkably buoyant."

3

Experiencing high levels of activity, growth, or sustained high prices (of an economy, market, or trade).

Example

"Strong consumer confidence has kept the housing market buoyant throughout the quarter."

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• Rhymes for buoyant

• Nearby Words

bunyan
buoy
buoyancy
buoyant
buoyantly
buphthalmum
bupkis

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Spanish boyante ('floating') or French bouyant, the present participle of boyar or bouyer ('to float'), derived from the noun 'buoy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buoyant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buoyant
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