Definition of BUOYANT

buoyant

Adjective Satellite

  • tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
    • "buoyant balloons"
    • "buoyant balsawood boats"
  • characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
    • "buoyant spirits"

Adj

  • Having buoyancy; able to float.
  • Lighthearted and lively.
  • Involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity. (of an economy, business etc.)

Adjective

  • Able to float; cheerful and optimistic.

Examples

  • Despite being stuck with only vowels, the player remained buoyant, hoping for a ’Q’ or ’Z’.
  • I’m in a buoyant mood.

Origin / Etymology

From buoy + -ant.

Scrabble Score: 12

buoyant: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
buoyant: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
buoyant: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

buoyant: valid Words With Friends Word