Definition of buoyant

buoyantadjective

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/ˈbɔɪənt//ˈbɔɪənt/

The word "buoyant" originates from the Latin word "buoare," which means "to float" or "to swim." This Latin word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "bheu-", which also means "to swell" or "to grow." The word "buoyant" has been used in English since the 15th century and initially referred to the act of swimming or floating. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the quality of being able to float or rise easily, especially with a sense of lightness or carefreeness. Today, "buoyant" is often used to describe objects or ideas that are able to withstand pressure or adversity with ease, as well as to describe personalities that are optimistic and energetic.

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tending to increase or stay at a high level, usually showing financial success

có xu hướng tăng hoặc duy trì ở mức cao, thường thể hiện sự thành công về mặt tài chính

Example:
  • a buoyant economy/market

    một nền kinh tế/thị trường sôi động

  • buoyant sales/prices

    bán hàng/giá sôi nổi

  • a buoyant demand for homes

    nhu cầu nhà ở tăng cao

  • The relatively buoyant housing market has kept consumers confident enough to spend.

    Thị trường nhà đất tương đối sôi động đã giúp người tiêu dùng đủ tự tin để chi tiêu.

cheerful and feeling sure that things will be successful

vui vẻ và cảm thấy chắc chắn rằng mọi việc sẽ thành công

Example:
  • They were all in buoyant mood.

    Họ đều có tâm trạng phấn chấn.

floating, able to float or able to keep things floating

nổi, có thể nổi hoặc có thể giữ cho mọi thứ nổi

Example:
  • The boat bobbed like a cork on the waves: light and buoyant.

    Con thuyền nhấp nhô như nút chai trên sóng: nhẹ nhàng và bồng bềnh.

  • Salt water is more buoyant than fresh water.

    Nước mặn nổi hơn nước ngọt.

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
  • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
  • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.