buoyant
|buoy/ant|
B2
/ˈbɔɪənt/
floating; optimistic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'buoyant' originates from the French word 'bouyant', which is derived from 'bouyer', meaning 'to float'.
Historical Evolution
'bouyant' transformed into the English word 'buoyant' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to float', but over time it also came to mean 'cheerful and optimistic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35