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buoyant

Adjective

IPA /ˈbɔɪənt/

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Cheerful and confident that things will go well, even when there may be difficulties.

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buoyant/ˈbɔɪənt/

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Some difficulties remain
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A buoyant mood is optimistic and full of confidence.

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She remained buoyant despite the rain spoiling our picnic plans.
The team was in a buoyant mood after finishing the project early.

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buoyant — Cheerful and confident that things will go well, even when there may be difficulties.

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Word origin

From French or Spanish forms related to floating and the word buoy.

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A buoyant mood is a cheerful, hopeful mood.

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