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buoyant

[boi-uhnt, boo-yuhnt] / ˈbɔɪ ənt, ˈbu yənt /
ADJECTIVE
light in weight
Synonyms
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bouncy resilient
WEAK
afloat airy floatable floating supernatant unsinkable weightless
Antonyms
WEAK
depressed down heavy heavy-hearted weighted
ADJECTIVE
light in spirit
Synonyms
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bouncy breezy bright cheerful expansive jaunty jovial joyful lighthearted lively peppy resilient sunny
WEAK
animated blithe carefree debonair effervescent elastic full of zip gay happy invigorated laid back supple vivacious
Antonyms
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apathetic cloudy depressed gloomy inactive lethargic lifeless quiet sad unhappy upset
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down heavy heavy-hearted weighted

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