buoyant buoyant /ˈbɔɪənt/

adjective

1. () Characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness  ( chirpy [Informal] , buoyant , perky )
   characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
    Buoyant spirits
   buoyant spirits
    His quick wit and chirpy humor
   his quick wit and chirpy humor
    Looking bright and well and chirpy
   looking bright and well and chirpy
    A perky little widow in her 70s
   a perky little widow in her 70s
   
2. () Tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas  ( floaty , buoyant )
   tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
    Buoyant balloons
   buoyant balloons
    Buoyant balsawood boats
   buoyant balsawood boats
    A floaty scarf
   a floaty scarf