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buoyant

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Main Entry: buoy·ant

Pronunciation: \ˈbȯi-ənt, ˈbü-yənt\

Function: adjective

Date: 1578

: having buoyancy: as a : capable of floating b : cheerful, gay c : capable of maintaining a satisfactorily high level <a buoyant economy>

— buoy·ant·ly adverb

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