buoyant

[Buoy·ant]

Light-hearted; vivacious; cheerful; as, a buoyant disposition; buoyant spirits.

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Having the quality of rising or floating in a fluid; tending to rise or float; as, iron is buoyant in mercury.

Adjective S.
characterized by liveliness and light-heartedness; "buoyant spirits"; "his quick wit and chirpy humor"; "looking bright and well and chirpy"; "a perky little widow in her 70s"

Adjective S.
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas; "buoyant balloons"; "buoyant balsawood boats"; "a floaty scarf"


v. t. & i.
Having the quality of rising or floating in a fluid; tending to rise or float; as, iron is buoyant in mercury.

v. t. & i.
Bearing up, as a fluid; sustaining another body by being specifically heavier.

v. t. & i.
Light-hearted; vivacious; cheerful; as, a buoyant disposition; buoyant spirits.


Buoyant

Buoy"ant , a. [From Buoy, v. t. & i.] 1. Having the quality of rising or floating in a fluid; tending to rise or float; as, iron is buoyant in mercury. "Buoyant on the flood." Pope. 2. Bearing up, as a fluid; sustaining another body by being specifically heavier.
The water under me was buoyant.
3. Light-hearted; vivacious; cheerful; as, a buoyant disposition; buoyant spirits. -- Buoy"ant*ly, adv.

Having the quality of rising or floating in a fluid; tending to rise or float; as, iron is buoyant in mercury.

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Usage Examples

Using lots of fresh foods, fruits and vegetables, helps to keep the menu buoyant - I don't know if that's the right word, but it keeps a balance of freshness and health.

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