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buoyant

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Learn the meaning of buoyant with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

buoyant

(adjective)

Meaning

able to float on water

Example

"The buoyant boat stayed on top of the waves."

Synonyms

floatablefloating

Antonyms

sinkingsubmerged

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin buoyare, meaning to float.
Related word forms
  • noun: buoyancy