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The definition of buoyant is someone or something that is able to rise or float in air or water.

(adjective)

A coconut floating in the ocean is an example of buoyant.
A balloon rising in the air is an example of buoyant.

See buoyant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having or showing buoyancy

Origin: < ? Sp boyante < boyar, to float

Related Forms:

buoyantly adverb

See buoyant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having or marked by buoyancy: a buoyant balloon; buoyant spirits.
Lighthearted; gay: in a buoyant mood.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish boyante

Origin: , present participle of boyar, to refloat a boat

Origin: , from boya, buoy

Origin: , from Old French boue; see buoy

Related Forms:

buoyˈant·ly adverb

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