Buoyant

Quick meaning: Buoyant is an adjective meaning Having buoyancy; able to float.

Meaning

Having buoyancy; able to float.

More Meanings

1. (figuratively) Lighthearted and lively.
2. Involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity. (of an economy, business etc.)

Example Sentences

I’m in a buoyant mood.

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.

[...] 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); [...].

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.

Synonyms for buoyant

Depending on context, synonyms include successful, thriving, light, cheerful, perky, chirpy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include floaty, light, perky, chirpy, cheerful, floating.

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