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 Her lively cast, led by a buoyant Ella Rubin, bounce off each other in a remote, gorgeous, lakeside setting on which the show’s entire story pivots. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters). — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Dough should be very smooth and slightly tacky with a soft, buoyant texture. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 Their executives are even, at times, buoyant, and thinking more inventively. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 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
  • The town is also locally known for its cheerful embrace of all things Christmas as well.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rooms feel traditional, yet never fusty, with cheerful blue and green quilts and rich wood furnishings.
    — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • Led by Sreeti Mukerji and shaped by the creative vision of Alia and Shaheen Bhatt, ‘Don’t Be Shy’ is a joyful, heartfelt celebration of friendship, love, and the beautifully messy journey of growing up.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The point is not that patients should spend the money on something joyful instead of medication, bills or another necessity.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of joyful
Adjective
  • On the battlefield, Zelenskyy was optimistic, saying Ukraine had almost completely regained control of the Dnipropetrovsk region, with only about 10 square kilometers and three small villages remaining outside Ukrainian control.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mexican producers are optimistic that the border reopening might staunch over a year of financial bleeding.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • The choreography of the dozen-plus players on the stage is exuberant, playful and brilliantly timed, creating moments that draw both applause and gasps of joy from the crowd.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • How about an exuberant and hilarious turn as Long John Silver with a cast of Muppets?
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of exuberant
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  • That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If these headsets move to 'see through' or augmented reality, the solution will likely require a MicroLED to be bright enough to compete with the daytime sun and surroundings of a drone pilot on the battlefield.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
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  • Different perspective Matthew is typically a high-energy, effervescent and extroverted kid.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • In this case, the filings contain screen grabs of text messages and other communications that seem very …lively.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This season there has been no shortage of excitement or panic after a lively opening weekend.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Our pies came out evenly cooked with tender crusts, crispy bottoms, and bubbly cheese.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sprinkle the veg with the beans, mozzarella, and cheddar, then bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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