BUOYANT


Meaning of BUOYANT in English

■ adjective

1》 able or tending to keep afloat.

2》 cheerful and optimistic.

3》 (of an economy or market) engaged in much activity.

Derivatives

buoyancy noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C16: from Fr. bouyant or Sp. boyante , boyar 'to float'.

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