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

In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the actress wore a floaty off-white sundress with a smocked bodice and a thick, textured midiskirt. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

The mom of four paired the silvery garment with a pair of floaty cream pants and matching open-toe heels, similar to the look Chiuri debuted on the runway in Rome earlier this month. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for floaty

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