floaty

adjective

ˈflō-tē 

floatier; floatiest

1

: tending to float : buoyant

2

: light and billowy

a floaty gown

Examples of floaty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the road, the bZ’s suspension prioritizes ride comfort over corner-carving theatrics, absorbing rough pavement pretty well while maintaining enough body control to avoid feeling too floaty. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026

Leaning into effortless warm-weather style, this floaty maxi skirt keeps things simple with an elastic waist and flowing silhouette. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

The drapey wide-leg pants pair effortlessly with a crisp blouse, while the floaty top looks just as chic with jeans or a breezy midi skirt. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Klausner answered that question with whisper-light sheer crepe shirting, floaty shorts and barely-there chiffon tanks that drifted across the stage. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for floaty

• brodie
• dhoti
• doty
• roti
• throaty
• coyote
• quixote