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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The Windjammer The Windjammer is part restaurant, part legendary live-music venue, with a buzzy beachfront setting that keeps things lively well beyond dinner.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of lively

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With a solid shade range (28 hues—playfully named after Los Angeles locales like DTLA, K-Town, and WeHo as a nod to the brand’s SoCal roots), you’re bound to find a match.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
After replaying Colbert’s Emmy acceptance speech, Kimmel playfully lambasted his friend for giving a sweet paean to his wife, Evie, which made all the other late night hosts look bad with their own wives.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

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