BUOYANTLY Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

buoyantly

adverb

Definition of buoyantly

as in lively

in a quick and spirited manner went about her chores cheerfully and buoyantly

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Recent Examples of buoyantly The song's interplay between choir and orchestra is buoyantly euphoric, opening a door to bolder, more intentionally progressive and soulful sounds in the country's mainstream. — Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 May 2025

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On general principles, Harley trikes have also always been … um, kinda lively in their altogether unique what-passes-for-handling department.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Drinks come paired with dishes created by chef Jorge Rausch, and rotating DJ sets and live music keep the mood lively long into the night.

— Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of lively

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In 2019, the family of Joe Heller (not that one) playfully celebrated his life in the Hartford Courant.

— Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026
Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel, who had been on the Team USA coaching staff when Crow-Armstrong played in the World Baseball Classic, playfully gave him a hard time about not being in center field for every game.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of playfully

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