Meaning

Having buoyancy; able to float..

Definitions by Sense

1. Having buoyancy; able to float.
2. (figuratively) Lighthearted and lively.
3. Involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity. (of an economy, business etc.)

Example Sentences

And of course, in order to understand the Earth's past and how it got to where it now is, it is important to have a basic knowledge of plate tectonics, which explains how the planet's continental and oceanic crusts are part of the lithospheric plates that are buoyant and ride upon the highly viscous asthenosphere.

I’m in a buoyant mood.

There was no delirium when he awoke in the morning. Instead, there was only a feeling of buoyant health. In fact, Dave Hanson had never felt that good in his life—or his former life. He reconsidered his belief that there was no delirium, wondering if the feeling were not itself a form of hallucination.

[...] the accelerated, high-frequency East Coast express timetable, operating this year in a buoyant economic environment, is beginning to attract more business travel to rail (although there is still a long way to go before the potential is fully realised); [...].

It[China] had a buoyant economy outperforming forecasts. Its unemployment rate was among the lowest in years. While consolidating his power for a second term, Mr Xi proudly pointed to China's "flourishing" growth model as something other countries could emulate.

Word Forms

• more buoyant
• most buoyant

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When Should You Use Buoyant?

Use buoyant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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