BUOYANT


Meaning of BUOYANT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' bo ̇ i- ə nt, ' bü-y ə nt

Function: adjective

Date: 1578

: having buoyancy: as a : capable of floating b : CHEERFUL , GAY c : capable of maintaining a satisfactorily high level <a buoyant economy>

– buoy · ant · ly adverb

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