flotant

Examples

• All

• The artist painted a scene with flotant leaves drifting down the river.

• After the storm, debris remained flotant in the flooded streets.

• The lily pads were flotant on the surface of the pond.

• The flotant leaves drifted gracefully on the pond.

• The flotant flowers added beauty to the lake.

• The flotant leaves drifted gracefully on the pond.

• The flotant flowers added beauty to the lake.

Synonyms

A

afloat

vsflotant

63 2.0

Floating on water like a boat and not sinking

is about being supported in water by an upward force

S

suspended

vsflotant

• Specialized

8 5.8

Small pieces that float in water or air and do not sink

means whole items are supported on or in water, not particles

B

buoyant

vsflotant

• Specialized

6 5.3

Able to float in water or rise in air

is limited to being on or in water rather than in air

F

floaty

vsflotant

4 4.2

Light, soft fabric like a dress or curtains that moves easily in the air

refers to physical support in water, not to texture or feel

W

waterborne

vsflotant

1 3.9

A craft or object that floats on water like a boat

covers any item supported on or in water, not only vehicles

F

floatable

vsflotant

1 3.2

Can float on water or stay in the air

describes actual support in water rather than mere ability

Antonyms

S

submerged

32 4.2

Completely under the surface of water

How Buoyant

buoyant

• Specialized

6 5.3

afloat

63 2.0

flotant

• Archaic

8.2

waterlogged

9 5.2

Surface Forms

Etymology