buoyant

• Beschreibt etwas, das schwimmen kann oder fähig ist, an der Oberfläche zu bleiben; auch eine heitere, optimistische und zuversichtliche Stimmung oder Person.

Describes something that is able to float or is cheerful and optimistic.

1. Able to floatB2formal

   Capable of floating in a liquid or rising in air.

   Schwimmfähig

   • Cork is a buoyant material used in life jackets.
   • The boat remained buoyant despite the heavy load.
   • Hot air balloons are buoyant because the air inside is lighter.

   Synonymeafloatfloatingfloaty

   Antonymeheavyleadensinking

2. Cheerful and optimisticB2formal

   Having a cheerful, lively, and optimistic disposition.

   Heiter und optimistisch

   • Despite the setbacks, she remained buoyant and hopeful.
   • His buoyant personality lifted everyone's spirits.
   • The team's mood was buoyant after their victory.

   Synonymebrightcarefreecheerfuljauntylightheartedlivelyoptimisticsprightlysunnyupbeat

   Antonymedespondentdismalgloomymelancholymorosepessimisticsullen

3. Economically successfulC1formalbusiness

   Characterized by rising prices, high demand, and economic growth.

   Konjunkturbelebend

   • The stock market remained buoyant throughout the quarter.
   • Investors are optimistic about the buoyant economy.
   • The company reported buoyant sales figures for the year.

   Synonymeboomingflourishinghealthyprosperousstrongthriving

   Antonymedepressedfailingsluggishstagnantweak