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buoyant

buoy·ant [ bóy ənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. able to float: tending to float or rise to the surface of a liquid or upward in a gas

2. pushing upward: causing immersed objects to float or rise to the surface of a liquid or upward in a gas

3. quick to recover emotionally: tending to recover quickly from a disappointment or failure

4. cheerful: cheerful or optimistic

[Late 16th century. Directly or via French< Spanish boyante, present participle of boyar (see buoy2)]

buoy·ant·ly adverb
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