buoyant

• Décrit ce qui est capable de flotter ou qui est gai et optimiste.

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.

   flottant

   • 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.

   Synonymesafloatfloatingfloaty

   Antonymesheavyleadensinking

2. Cheerful and optimisticB2formal

   Having a cheerful, lively, and optimistic disposition.

   enjoué, optimiste

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

   Synonymesbrightcarefreecheerfuljauntylightheartedlivelyoptimisticsprightlysunnyupbeat

   Antonymesdespondentdismalgloomymelancholymorosepessimisticsullen

3. Economically successfulC1formalbusiness

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

   prospère, en plein essor

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

   Synonymesboomingflourishinghealthyprosperousstrongthriving

   Antonymesdepressedfailingsluggishstagnantweak