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 But their heads are huge and buoyant, so how do these cetaceans avoid floating up in their sleep? — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 That same market activity of buoyant investors seemed to power JPMorgan and Goldman’s blowout quarterly results because exuberance often translates into revenue lines for those big banks. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The national team’s media accounts shared videos inside a buoyant dressing room. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 July 2026 The buoyant design also allows the robots to occupy unused three-dimensional indoor space. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 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
  • At a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in 2012, their cheerful father-son bond shines among the crowd.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Eva Chen’s table-and-stool set makes the most of this fleeting chapter with sculptural silhouettes, cheerful colors, and four whimsical stools—each with its own shape—that let everyone claim their own seat.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • As in much of Europe, tourism is a sensitive subject, so knowing the unwritten rules (and even a bit of the local language, Euskera) will help avoid misunderstandings and unlock the city’s joyful, trademark love of the table.
    — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Homecoming’s joyful coming-of-age story jettisons some of the old clichés (no one needed to see Uncle Ben’s death again) while still maintaining the personal elements that make Spidey so moving.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of joyful
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  • That being said, SPORT explains that Real Madrid are optimistic about getting a deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the player.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The experts aren’t optimistic about the RAM shortage cooling anytime soon.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • Food does matter in Tony, especially in the exuberant sequence where Tony and the chef and half the town take advantage of a run of striped bass and afterward eat some fish cooked on a fire on the beach.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In other words, exuberant call buying is driving the VIX higher.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of exuberant
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  • With no bright moon competing against faint meteors, observers under rural skies could see 60 to 100 meteors per hour, while even suburban observers should enjoy a steady stream of shooting stars.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Think jelly sandals, silk scarves and headwraps, blue eyeshadow, bright jewel-tone dresses, or blouses with fun accents like feather cuffs.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
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  • The on-air personalities host several music, story, and alternative channels, offering an effervescent personality and deep musical knowledge that beckon you to return.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • The artist layered silver cat-eye polish on top of a peach jelly for a sheer, effervescent finish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of effervescent
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  • Add a striking focal point by nestling a statue fountain between groups of colorful flowers or lively foliage.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The smaller footprint here makes the car much livelier, and the acceleration feels never-ending.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
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  • One of the most charming performances in a show that has many of them comes from Bo Bragason as Oona, a bubbly lesbian flirt whose mom has jetted off to India, leaving her in charge of her little sister (Mabel Strachan) and their houseboat.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The national chain is recognized for its diverse customizable drink menu and bubbly customer service.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
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