Meaning & use
buoyancy
The ability of an object to float in a liquid or rise in a gas.
See it in a sentence
The life jacket's buoyancy kept her afloat easily until the rescue boat arrived.
Her natural buoyancy of spirit helped the whole team recover after the disappointing loss.
A note on using this word
Buoyancy can describe a physical floating force or, figuratively, a cheerful, resilient attitude that quickly recovers from setbacks.
Words with a similar meaning
lightness
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