buoyancy (n.)

  1. cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

    [ Syn: perkiness ]

  2. the property of something weightless and insubstantial

    [ Syn: airiness ]

  3. the tendency to float in water or other liquid

  4. irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; I admired his buoyancy and persistent good humor

    [ Syn: irrepressibility ]

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