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buoyant

adjective/ˈbɔɪ.ənt/

able to float; cheerful

Synonyms

• floating
• cheerful
• upbeat

Antonyms

• depressed

buoyant in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Spanish boyante 'floating'

Memory hook

BUOYANT — like a BUOY, floats up.

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• Inside the Sound Arts

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