floatier; floatiest
Synonyms of floatynext
1
: tending to float : buoyant
2
: light and billowy
a floaty gown

Examples of floaty in a Sentence

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White graduation dresses Textured clip-dot chiffon, floaty flutter sleeves and a midi hem keep this CeCe dress equal parts sweet and sophisticated. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Because floaty comedy is easier for people to take. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 May 2026 Before firmly establishing their caftans-and-oversized-jewels aesthetic, Mary-Kate and Ashley, then-NYU freshmen, opted for floaty boho dresses and a lot of eyeliner at the 2005 Met Gala. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 The airy, sleeveless design is comfortable enough to wear all day, while the floaty skirt ensures plenty of freedom of movement for navigating busy airports or city sidewalks. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floaty

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of floaty was circa 1608

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“Floaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floaty. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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