Definition of BUOYANT

buoyant

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
    • "buoyant balloons"
    • "buoyant balsawood boats"
  • characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
    • "buoyant spirits"

Adj

  • Having buoyancy; able to float.
  • Lighthearted and lively.
  • Involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity. (of an economy, business etc.)

Origin / Etymology

From buoy + -ant.

Scrabble Score: 12

buoyant is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
buoyant is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
buoyant is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

buoyant is a valid Words With Friends word