Word
buoyant
Phoneticsbuoy·ant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔɪənt/
UK/bˈɔɪənt/
Definition
adj. feeling happy and full of energy. It also describes something that floats easily on water.
adj. characterised by a light, lively, or optimistic mood; also describes the ability of an object to remain afloat.
Examples
“The team felt buoyant after winning the championship.”
“The buoyant economy led to a record number of new businesses opening in the city center last year.”
“Despite the initial setbacks, the buoyant spirit of the crew kept them motivated as they navigated the treacherous waters of the storm.”
Examples
simple
“The team felt buoyant after winning the championship.”
contextual
“The buoyant economy led to a record number of new businesses opening in the city center last year.”
complex
“Despite the initial setbacks, the buoyant spirit of the crew kept them motivated as they navigated the treacherous waters of the storm.”
Real-World Examples
“Despite its grim subject matter, Mule is often funny, knowing and buoyant.” “They concluded that black people were simply less buoyant than white people.” Etymology
From buoy + -ant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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