Buoyant Definition & Meaning
buoyant
- adjective
- tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas; "buoyant balloons"; "buoyant balsawood boats"; "a floaty scarf"
- characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness; "buoyant spirits"; "his quick wit and chirpy humor"; "looking bright and well and chirpy"; "a perky little widow in her 70s"
Words that rhyme with buoyant
Usage tips for "buoyant"
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