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

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Adjective

The vibe is of a cheerful — very upscale — Parisian market that’s centered around a section of fruits and vegetables displayed like in a museum.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 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

Robert Hughson is feeling optimistic that the river that's formed in front of his house will go away.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
This year looks especially optimistic for the wardrobe essential, as people are preferring whimsical motifs, colors, and cuts over a simple crewneck or cardigan.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

An exuberant pre-dawn sky — filled with large, bright stars, a luminous crescent moon, and blue and white swirls — dominates the landscape featuring a prominent cypress tree and distant hillside village.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
But the only picture mode that comes close to being that bright also has a notably green bias and ramps up the fan noise to a level that almost anyone will consider intolerable.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

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
An effervescent, pearly pedicure that’s perfect for party season.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of effervescent

Adjective

Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
That was the message behind a lively conversation at The Chef Assembly in Charlotte, a two-day gathering of leading chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and hospitality professionals to explore conversations shaping the restaurant industry.

— Evan Moore November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

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
Heavyweights from Comcast and Disney (both up 5%) to Netflix and Skydance (each up 4%) were bubbly.

— jillg366, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bubbly

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