buoyant

• Describe algo que puede flotar o mantenerse a flote, o a una persona alegre y optimista.

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.

   Que puede flotar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosafloatfloatingfloaty

   Antónimosheavyleadensinking

2. Cheerful and optimisticB2formal

   Having a cheerful, lively, and optimistic disposition.

   optimista y animado

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

   Sinónimosbrightcarefreecheerfuljauntylightheartedlivelyoptimisticsprightlysunnyupbeat

   Antónimosdespondentdismalgloomymelancholymorosepessimisticsullen

3. Economically successfulC1formalbusiness

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

   próspero, en auge

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

   Sinónimosboomingflourishinghealthyprosperousstrongthriving

   Antónimosdepressedfailingsluggishstagnantweak