buoyant — able to float in water or air; cheerful and optimistic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to float in water or air; cheerful and optimistic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔɪənt/
Korean meaning: 물에 뜨는, 부력이 있는; 명랑하고 낙천적인
Korean pronunciation: **보**이언트
Example Sentences
- Despite failing the test, she remained buoyant and said, 'At least I didn't sink completely!'
- The buoyant balloon escaped from the child's hand and floated away.
- His buoyant personality made him the life of every party, even boring office meetings.
buoyant
ADJECTIVE//ˈbɔɪənt//
able to float in water or air; cheerful and optimistic
A buoyant swimmer floats effortlessly with joyful confidence
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The flamboyant clairvoyant stays buoyant!
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Origin
From French 'buoyant' (present participle of 'booyer'), which derives from Old Norse 'búa' meaning 'to dwell' or 'to prepare,' originally referring to a ship's ability to stay afloat and remain in position.
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“Despite failing the test, she remained buoyant and said, 'At least I didn't sink completely!'”
“The buoyant balloon escaped from the child's hand and floated away.”
“His buoyant personality made him the life of every party, even boring office meetings.”
“The stock market showed buoyant trends throughout the quarter.”
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