buoyant

/ˈbɔɪənt/
noun
  1. A float or device that keeps something afloat, such as a life buoy or buoyant chamber.
    • Each lifeboat is equipped with a buoyant to keep it from sinking.
    • The diver checked the buoyant on his equipment before jumping in.
    • The swimmer grabbed the buoyant and held on until help arrived.
adjective
  1. Able to float or stay on the surface of a liquid.
    • A life jacket is made of buoyant material to keep you safe in the ocean.
    • The boat remained buoyant even after taking on some water.
    • The cork is very buoyant and stays on top of the water.
  2. Cheerful and full of energy; optimistic.
    • Despite the bad news, she remained buoyant and encouraged her team.
    • His buoyant personality made him popular at parties.
    • The children were in a buoyant mood after winning the game.
  3. Describing an economy or market that is strong, successful, and likely to grow.
    • A buoyant housing market means more people are buying and selling homes.
    • The country's economy remained buoyant despite global challenges.
    • The stock market was buoyant last quarter, with many companies reporting profits.
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