floaty
floaty Lexical Profile
floaty Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Light and airy in texture, movement, or appearance, especially regarding fabric or clothing that billows gently.
"She wore a floaty summer dress made of sheer chiffon to the garden party."
Characterized by a feeling of light-headedness, detachment from reality, or dreamy weightlessness.
"The cold medication left him with a strange, floaty sensation for the rest of the afternoon."
Lacking precision, responsiveness, or firm tactile feedback (especially of vehicle steering or video game controls).
"Players complained that the character's jumping mechanics felt too floaty and imprecise."
• noun
North American An inflatable plastic ring, armband, or raft worn or used in a swimming pool for buoyancy and recreation (usually used in the plural).
"The toddler wore bright yellow floaties on his arms while splashing in the shallow end of the pool."