BUOYANT Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

buoyant

adjective

ˈbȯi-ənt

Definition of buoyant

as in cheerful

having or showing a good mood or disposition all the fans were buoyant the day after the big win in the play-offs

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as in joyful

joyously unrestrained gave him a buoyant hug and kiss upon meeting him at the airport

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Recent Examples of buoyant Johnson and his colleagues are now arguing that the formation of continents on Earth was caused largely by an intense, sustained barrage of asteroid impacts that kept the early crust hot and thin enough to make buoyant continents possible. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026 But estimate-beating earnings reports and buoyant guidance—which the 1990s tech bubble lacked—haven’t been enough to sustain bullishness as investors start to doubt whether profits will come in as strong as expected. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Princess Diana had a flair for serotonin dressing that matched her buoyant and fashion-forward personality. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Tasters kept coming back to it for its delicate balance of light and buoyant tang with creamy and decadent texture. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoyant

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Adjective

Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly of interest to United as a cheap and cheerful option.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Ahead, gardening experts share the heat- and sun-loving annuals to plant in July, from cheerful border plants to towering blooms.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

The singer leaned all the way into the feel-good and joyful song, dropping pink, white and orange balloons from the ceiling as confetti shot in the air.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
We were treated to a commercial-free evening of exciting entertaining, educational, emotional and joyful programming.

— Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

Instead, some slopes are resorting to creating snow artificially, while hotels and restaurants do their best to stay optimistic.

— Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
His eight turnovers reflected the rookie’s inevitable learning curve, but did little to diminish the flashes that have the Jazz so optimistic about the future.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

Like Hanke, Dimon has been saying for months that markets may be a bit too exuberant.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Litchfield’s most exuberant inmate, Taystee is deeply impacted by the death of her best friend, Poussey, who was being restrained incorrectly by a prison guard.

— Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

The White Sox are winning, and the future is suddenly bright.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
The bright and airy Hotel San Luis Obispo (Hotel SLO,) which calls itself a modern urban resort, boasts The Ox and Anchor restaurant which has earned a Michelin Key.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

The artist layered silver cat-eye polish on top of a peach jelly for a sheer, effervescent finish.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
This is the first film without Sam Claflin as Mycroft Holmes, presumably due to scheduling conflicts, but any absences are more than made up for by the effervescent Helena Bonham Carter, back again as the Holmes’ mother Eudoria.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

Inside, a lively party plays out — a cacophony of voices, skin, shimmer, bottles, joy and hormones on repeat.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
From creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, the as-yet-untitled series follows Heidi (Banks), who is fresh off a messy divorce and sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

Leo confides in the shark to process a confusing world until the spirited and bubbly au pair Anya (Bakalova) bursts into their lives.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
The drink is bubbly and crisp, with that familiar tang, reminiscent of apple cider vinegar, that’s common in most kombucha varieties.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

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