Warm air is more buoyant than cool air.
The actors were buoyant as they prepared for the evening's performance.
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So the spring in my step is quite buoyant.—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 12 May 2026 What causes the unstoppable nucleation of bubbles within a body of magma, which can propel hot, buoyant magma through the crust above with soda can–like effervescence?—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026 Friendly and open, Leon has an energetic, buoyant personality.—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 The buoyant hue has a fresh and airy feel, promoting clarity of mind, creativity, and emotional harmony.—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoyant