buoyant

adjective

ˈbȯi-ənt How to pronounce buoyant (audio)
Definition of buoyantnext
1
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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2
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 Yet stadiums were full and buoyant, with fans’ passion as much a part of it all as the teams. — Miami Herald, 12 July 2026 The comments indicate significant investor demand for the world's second-largest manufacturer of HBM chips, with market sentiment increasingly buoyant following SpaceX's successful flotation last month. — Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,justina Lee,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Argentina are beginning to dream about back-to-back titles, while Egypt are buoyant after registering their first-ever knockout win against Australia last week. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for buoyant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
  1. cheerful
  2. joyful
  3. optimistic
  4. exuberant
  5. bright
  6. effervescent
  7. lively
  8. bubbly
Adjective
  • On April 24, a 54-year-old male had a cardiac emergency on the attraction, a gentle boat ride that floats by scenes featuring cheerful puppets.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • Our supervisors are paid FIFA employees who manage to maintain a cheerful outlook under what are sometimes stressful conditions.
    — Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • At their best, joyful and generative, with an infectious appetite for life.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Introducing his staff to an editorial process has been, by Cook’s account, a joyful one in its own right.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • We’d been conditioned to be optimistic and trusting of leadership.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • The optimistic interpretation is that Nolan’s visibility among directors has never been higher, and that his leadership role only strengthens his relationship with the very voters who determine the DGA winner.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • Great literary classics are back in demand, with films and series in the vein of Wuthering Heights bringing the exuberant aesthetics of the past back to the screen.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • The comments and exuberant reactions from concertgoers are priceless, illustrating much better than most music documentaries about how universal and community-building music can be.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of exuberant
Adjective
  • The resulting cocktail is viscerally refreshing, juicy, and bright, but also deeply flavored and complex.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • The fragrance opens with bright neroli and sunny marigold before settling into warm cedarwood, creating a scent that feels fresh, warm, and effortlessly sophisticated.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 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
  • The three-deck sphere (hence, the name sphere class) at the heart of the ship is a lively social hub.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Stone-Robb pointed to its cliffs, ocean views, surf breaks, walkable streets, and a lively central market as the likely cause of its popularity, noting that home prices here run lower than in nearby Cascais despite a similar coastal appeal.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • The national chain is recognized for its diverse customizable drink menu and bubbly customer service.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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
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