buoyant personality
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- noun
- /ˈbɔɪənt pərˈsɒnəlɪti/
- Thanks to her buoyant personality, she quickly made friends at the new school.
Examples
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Everyone loves David for his buoyant personality; he's always full of energy and optimism.
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Her buoyant personality always brightens up the room whenever she enters.
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Together with his buoyant personality, the figure he cut gained him entry with the leading scientists of the day.
Academic text (2006)
Synonyms
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A cheerful, positive attitude that helps someone stay hopeful after setbacks
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A person who is cheerful, lively, and outgoing
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A quality of being lively and full of energy
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A person who is lively, energetic, and enthusiastic
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A lively, cheerful, and relaxed way of moving or dressing
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A lively, cheerful energy that makes people feel happy
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A friendly, happy way of acting that makes others feel better
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A strong, happy energy that makes someone lively
Antonyms
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'buoyant' (cheerful, lighthearted) modifies 'personality' (character), so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer a cheerful, lively character. This is a literal, predictable adjective + noun combination with clear cross-linguistic parallels, making the expression transparent.
Etymology
The phrase buoyant personality uses buoyant like a buoy that floats on water and personality for a person's character, so imagine someone who seems to float above problems and stay light. That's why it means someone who is 'cheerful' and 'optimistic' and who helps others feel better.