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 In the first installment, most of the kids are buoyant, unaware, their eyes glittering with naïveté. — Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 At Christie’s on Tuesday night, the underbidding activity was buoyant for many European Old Masters and established contemporary Asian artists, from Peter Paul Rubens to Liu Ye, now in his 60s. — Hok-Hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 During testing, the structure remained buoyant even after cracks developed, connection points fractured, and an entire lattice layer broke apart. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 The grinning Colbert was positively buoyant arriving to the empty engraving counter with his already-dancing wife, Evelyn McGee Colbert. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoyant

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant

Adjective

The set includes two chairs and a round table that fold flat for convenient storage when not in use, and comes in chic shades like blue, green, red, and yellow for a cheerful pop of color.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Neighbors and friends have remembered the family as involved, helpful and cheerful members of the community.

— Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

But the way the characters respond is joyful, funny and inventive.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Valkyries owner Joe Lacob guaranteed a championship within the first five years for this franchise three years ago when the Bay Area was granted an expansion team, and in improbable, joyful fashion, his team accomplished it in Year 2.

— Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of joyful

Adjective

Carducci is optimistic that Thomas can help build on what the club has done over the last few seasons and establish the team as a consistent contender in the NWSL.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Even as the conventional wisdom remains that Hollywood is struggling and the job market is challenged, agents in the TV talent field are perhaps the most optimistic folks in the industry right now.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

Mayor Matt Mahan told the crowd that the flower is the perfect symbol for a city with a beautiful past and a bright future.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Beautyberry These deciduous shrubs produce bright purple berries that attract songbirds in summer and autumn.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Suffused with political, economic, and technological dread, the album overflows with intimate yarns and moreish imperfections—pianos with no keys, swamps, amd county calls, but also effervescent laughter and Tropical Punch.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
Bawi’s Agua Frescas put an effervescent twist on the traditional Mexican drink in flavors like passion fruit, pineapple, and guava, all from real fruit juice.

— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

While the famed Jericoacoara next door is known for its lively nightlife and parties, Preá’s new crop of high-end boutique hotels and villas offers a more exclusive take on barefoot luxury.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
All of which leads to an ambiguous conclusion that might cue lively discussion among folks who stick around for the final minutes.

— Joe Leydon, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

There, Phelps hung fabric streamers and a neon sign with bubbly purple-pink letters.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026
The bubbly coalition-builder had long been the favorite in the race, leading McKinney by double digits in polls leading up to Tuesday.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bubbly

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