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buoyantly

buoyantly

1 5.2
In a cheerful, positive, lively way
  • adverb
  • /ˈbɔɪəntli/
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  • Squinting out the window, I could feel my brain bobbing buoyantly inside my head like the small white sailboats dotting the bay.
  • rise buoyantly
  • said buoyantly

And look, I mean, yes, of course, I remain, you know, buoyantly optimistic about the prospects of this country next year.

Examples

  • "The children played buoyantly in the park, laughing and running in every direction."

  • And look, I mean, yes, of course, I remain, you know, buoyantly optimistic about the prospects of this country next year.

  • The tree, exorcised of its shadow, shimmers buoyantly.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • These philosophers have given up on the goal of getting it right once and for all, and buoyantly admit the contingent status of their reflections.

    Academic text (1990)
  • "There's nothing like starting off on the right foot," I tell them buoyantly, and hold the door open as they drag in an industrial-strength vacuum and a shopping cart full of cleaning supplies.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The first impression was so buoyantly magical that Marshall did not even pause to shave but dressed and walked up to the deck to lean and gaze down into the layers of blue isinglass or out to the steep cliffs and town perched above them.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • "I feel buoyantly optimistic about my future after receiving such positive feedback."

  • "She greeted everyone buoyantly, her smile brightening the room instantly."

Synonyms

cheerfully
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34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

adds liveliness and explicit optimism beyond simple pleasantness
heartily
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29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

keeps sincere cheer but adds a lighter optimistic edge
excitedly
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27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is cheerfully lively but less about sudden high excitement
joyfully
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11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

is more about steady cheerfulness and positive expectation
energetically
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8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

focuses more on upbeat mood and optimistic liveliness
joyously
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5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

is cheerfulness with milder, optimistic mood rather than intense joy
gaily
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5 5.2

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

focuses more on internal cheer and positive expectation
cheerily
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3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

leans more toward upbeat energy and hopeful tone
exuberantly
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1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is similarly lively but with more calm optimism
jubilantly
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1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is more composed cheerfulness with hopeful outlook
effusively
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1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is cheerful but controlled, not overflowing with feeling
light-heartedly
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1 3.8

In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry

shares cheer but emphasizes hopeful, buoyant feeling
ebulliently
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1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is equally lively but with gentler, optimistic warmth
spiritedly
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1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is more gently upbeat and optimistically cheerful
exultantly
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  • Formal
1 7.0

In a way that shows great joy after success

is lively and optimistic but less intensely triumphant
chirpily
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  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is cheerful but also carries a sense of optimistic expectation
sanguinely
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8.6

In a hopeful and confident way

adds more lively cheerfulness rather than steady confidence about results
perkily
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6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

keeps the cheer but adds a clearer sense of optimism
beamingly
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4.2

A person smiles in a bright, happy way

is similar but wider, covering lively optimism beyond smiling
lightsomely
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  • Archaic
9.6

In a happy way without worry

keeps lightness but stresses hopeful, upbeat outlook
gayly
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  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

is more steady optimistic liveliness rather than pure joy
bouncily
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4.0

In a lively, energetic way with light jumps

keeps energy but adds a clearer hopeful, buoyant tone
mirthfully
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6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is more calmly optimistic and steady in cheerfulness
jollily
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4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is similar but adds a sense of hopeful buoyancy
brimmingly
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7.0

In a way that shows strong, overflowing feeling like pride or joy

shares strong feeling but usually in a lighter, hopeful way
soaringly
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6.1

In a way that goes very high or grows very fast

is upbeat and lively but less dramatic or soaring
like a kid on a rollercoaster
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  • Informal
8.3

Very excited and happy in an obvious way

is joyful and lively but calmer and more optimistic

Antonyms

3 4.1

In a sad way that shows no hope

1 4.6

In a sad way that shows a person is sorry

How Cheerful

exuberantly
1 5.1
buoyantly
1 5.2
cheerfully
34 1.0
pleasantly
50 1.0

Surface Forms

buoyantly positive

Morphology

buoyantly = buoyant (semi-transparent) = buoy + ant + ly

The adverb is a standard -ly formation from the adjective 'buoyant', so the adjective-to-adverb change is clear.

Etymology

Buoyantly comes from buoy, a floating object that keeps things up, and the picture of 'floating' was used to mean being light and 'cheerful'. So, to act buoyantly is to act in an 'upbeat' and 'energetic' way, as if you are being carried along by good news.