buoyant

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buoy·ant | \ ˈbȯi-ənt

, ˈbü-yənt \

Definition of buoyant

: having buoyancy Warm air is more buoyant than cool air. : such as

a : capable of floating Cork is naturally buoyant.

b : cheerful, gay in a buoyant mood

c : capable of maintaining a satisfactorily high level a buoyant economy

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Warm air is more buoyant than cool air. The actors were buoyant as they prepared for the evening's performance.

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