buoyant (adj.)

  1. tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas; buoyant balloons; buoyant balsawood boats; a floaty scarf

    [ Syn: floaty ]

  2. characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness; buoyant spirits; his quick wit and chirpy humor; looking bright and well and chirpy; a perky little widow in her 70s

    [ Syn: chirpy , perky ]

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