floaty

adjective

Definition of floatynext
as in floating

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Recent Examples of floaty On the road, the bZ’s suspension prioritizes ride comfort over corner-carving theatrics, absorbing rough pavement pretty well while maintaining enough body control to avoid feeling too floaty. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026 The drapey wide-leg pants pair effortlessly with a crisp blouse, while the floaty top looks just as chic with jeans or a breezy midi skirt. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Klausner answered that question with whisper-light sheer crepe shirting, floaty shorts and barely-there chiffon tanks that drifted across the stage. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 White graduation dresses Textured clip-dot chiffon, floaty flutter sleeves and a midi hem keep this CeCe dress equal parts sweet and sophisticated. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for floaty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floaty
  1. floating
  2. buoyant
Adjective
  • Companies with a smaller market value generally tend to have more floating rate debt than larger businesses.
    — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Social media posts and years of reviewing cookie-cutter luxury hotels had conditioned me to equate floating breakfasts, monogrammed accessories, butler service, and aromatherapy menus as markers of a dreamy luxury vacation.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of floating
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  • Spending has held up, in large part due to persistently low unemployment and a buoyant stock market that has boosted household wealth for many.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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“Floaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floaty. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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