buoyant
Say it: BOY-unt /ˈbɔɪənt/ · adjective
What “buoyant” means
Cheerful and hopeful about what comes next.
More precisely: Cheerful and optimistic.
Example: “Despite the bad weather, the team's mood stayed buoyant.”
When to use it
Use it for a cheerful mood that stays hopeful despite difficulties. It is common in conversation and reports.
Memory trick
A buoy stays afloat: picture a cheerful mood bobbing above life's little troubles.
It can also mean
It also means able to float, like a cork on water.
Similar words
cheerful, upbeat, lighthearted
Quick check
Your plans hit a setback, but you stay cheerful and believe tomorrow will bring another chance. How is your mood?
buoyant or complacent?
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buoyant
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