Basic Details
Word: Buoyant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Able to float in water; cheerful and happy.
Synonyms: Floatable, light, cheerful, happy
Antonyms: Heavy, sunk, depressed
Idioms and Phrases
- Buoyant spirits: Refers to being in a happy and cheerful mood. Example: "Even after the tough week, she maintained buoyant spirits and looked forward to the weekend."
- Buoyant market: This term is used when the economy or a specific market is thriving or doing very well. Example: "Thanks to new technology, the car market has become quite buoyant this year."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The rubber duck is buoyant, making it perfect for floating in the bath.
Example 2: After receiving good news, he felt buoyant and couldn't stop smiling.
Example 3: The lifebuoy is designed to be buoyant so that it can save anyone who falls into the water.
Fun Fact
The word "buoyant" comes from the Latin word "buoyare," which means "to float." This highlights the connection to floating objects and the lightness associated with the term.
Famous Quote
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you." Walt Whitman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "buoyant" mean?
a) Able to sink
b) Able to float
c) Heavy and dense
d) Very sad
Answer: b) Able to float
2. Which of these is a synonym of "buoyant"?
a) Heavy
b) Cheerful
c) Sad
d) Angry
Answer: b) Cheerful
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "buoyant"?
a) Lively
b) Light
c) Heavy
d) Floating
Answer: c) Heavy
4. Which sentence uses "buoyant" correctly?
a) The buoyant boat sailed smoothly across the lake.
b) The buoyant rock sank to the bottom of the river.
c) The buoyant mood in the room was filled with silence.
d) The buoyant cake fell flat after baking.
Answer: a) The buoyant boat sailed smoothly across the lake.
5. What does "buoyant spirits" refer to?
a) Feeling sad and heavy
b) Having a cheerful mood
c) Being tired and worn out
d) Experiencing bad luck
Answer: b) Having a cheerful mood
