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buoyant.

Having buoyancy; able to float.

7 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈbɔɪ.ənt/
  1. Having buoyancy; able to float.

  2. Lighthearted and lively.

    figuratively
    I’m in a buoyant mood.
  3. Involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity. (of an economy, business etc.)

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English buoy Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English buoyant From buoy + -ant.

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