Warm air is more buoyant than cool air.
The actors were buoyant as they prepared for the evening's performance.
Recent Examples on the WebThe Free Jazz Movement started in the avant-garde 1950s and evolved into the buoyant thought-revolution of the late 20th century.—Essence, 20 June 2024 He’s played with overwhelming charm and vigor by the buoyant Preston Perez, although the same could be roundly said about any of the cast members.—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 June 2024 Defying Wall Street’s already buoyant—and still rising—forecasts, the S&P 500 has soared more than 15% year to date, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has spiked roughly 20% as Big Tech continues to get bigger.—Will Daniel, Fortune, 17 June 2024 Occasional bubble-like lens flares from natural light pouring into rooms gift the shots with a fresh, buoyant luminosity.—Courtney Howard, Variety, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for buoyant
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