buoyant meaning and definition

BUOYANT adjective

Definition of buoyant (adjective)

1. tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
   • "buoyant balloons"; "buoyant balsawood boats"; "a floaty scarf"
   • synonyms: floaty
2. characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
   • "buoyant spirits"; "his quick wit and chirpy humor"; "looking bright and well and chirpy"; "a perky little widow in her 70s"
   • synonyms: chirpy, perky