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 But for all of his music guaranteed to prod a melancholic moment, Taylor didn’t snub the buoyant offerings from his heady catalog. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Bright synths, electronic drums and an enormous chorus give the track its rush, while Justin Bieber’s melodic delivery keeps it light and buoyant. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 The result was an eruption of buoyant experimentation, blending the organic and electronic with ecstatic melodies and avant-garde textures. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026 Spending has held up, in large part due to persistently low unemployment and a buoyant stock market that has boosted household wealth for many. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoyant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant

Adjective

Even as a brutal heat wave threatened to smother the energy, the fest felt like a cheerful coming-out party—an announcement of the political commitments of a generation of mainstream artists more famous for singing about the self than about society.

— Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
The cheerful voice of a guide on a mic booms through the open-air cab of each old-timey bus.

— Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

The seat is widely considered reliably Republican, but some recent polling has Democrats feeling optimistic and Andrews has pushed the party to invest in the race.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The Ladybird Bullet belonged to that optimistic midcentury design language.

— Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

Admirers say his exuberant, body-conscious costumes will continue to shape pop culture and performance style for generations.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer whose exuberant style defined Hollywood glamour for decades, died Monday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of exuberant

Adjective

De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The Casita looks good enough to sit on a desk and those super bright RGB LED’s really glow.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

And in probably the most effervescent victory of the meet, Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi danced, clapped and leaped his way to victory in the high jump.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
The effervescent fizz of Ocean’s Eleven came as a bit of a surprise at the time, though Soderbergh has since established himself as one of the most versatile filmmakers in modern movie history.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

Hals was lively and irreverent; Rembrandt dealt with subjects altogether more weighty.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026
The playful cherry design introduces a pop of color that contrasts beautifully with the deep glittery brown, adding a whimsical flair that keeps the overall look fresh and lively.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

Add the pumpkin puree and stir well, cover partially (the mixture will get bubbly and spatter), reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
The shop’s 12 bubbly livestream hosts have turned into micro-celebrities.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bubbly

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