What is the meaning of buoyant?

adjective

  • Tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas.
    • usage: "buoyant balloons"; "buoyant balsawood boats"; "a floaty scarf"
  • Characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness.
    • usage: "buoyant spirits"; "his quick wit and chirpy humor"; "looking bright and well and chirpy"; "a perky little widow in her 70s"
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