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English adjective: buoyant

1. buoyant tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas


SamplesBuoyant balloons.
Buoyant balsawood boats.
A floaty scarf.


Synonymsfloaty


Similarlight


Antonymsheavy

2. buoyant characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness


SamplesBuoyant spirits.
His quick wit and chirpy humor.
Looking bright and well and chirpy.
A perky little widow in her 70s.


Synonymschirpy, perky


Similarcheerful


Antonymscheerless, depressing, uncheerful









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