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buoyancy

noun

irrepressible liveliness and good spirit

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
Y
Contains
UO
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈbɔɪ.ən.si

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. irrepressible liveliness and good spirit

    “I admired his buoyancy and persistent good humor”

noun

  1. the tendency to float in water or other liquid

noun

  1. the property of something weightless and insubstantial

noun

  1. cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

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Example Sentences

I admired his buoyancy and persistent good humor

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