buoyantly
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5.2
- adverb
- /ˈbɔɪəntli/
:
alegremente
- 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.
- And look, I mean, yes, of course, I remain, you know, buoyantly optimistic about the prospects of this country next year.
Examples
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"The children played buoyantly in the park, laughing and running in every direction."
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And look, I mean, yes, of course, I remain, you know, buoyantly optimistic about the prospects of this country next year.
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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."
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"She greeted everyone buoyantly, her smile brightening the room instantly."
Synonyms
34
1.0
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
29
3.4
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
27
1.0
In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest
11
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
8
3.0
In a lively and eager way
5
3.0
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
5
5.2
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
3
2.5
In a happy, friendly way
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
5.3
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
1
7.4
In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling
1
3.8
In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
7.0
In a way that shows great joy after success
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy
In a hopeful and confident way
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
A person smiles in a bright, happy way
In a happy way without worry
In a happy, lively way that shows joy
In a lively, energetic way with light jumps
In a happy, laughing way
In a cheerful and lively way
In a way that shows strong, overflowing feeling like pride or joy
In a way that goes very high or grows very fast
Very excited and happy in an obvious way
Antonyms
How Cheerful
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.