floaty

adjective

ˈflō-tē How to pronounce floaty (audio)
floatier; floatiest
Synonyms of floatynext
1
: tending to float : buoyant
2
: light and billowy
a floaty gown

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Leaning into effortless warm-weather style, this floaty maxi skirt keeps things simple with an elastic waist and flowing silhouette. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 The drapey wide-leg pants pair effortlessly with a crisp blouse, while the floaty top looks just as chic with jeans or a breezy midi skirt. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Klausner answered that question with whisper-light sheer crepe shirting, floaty shorts and barely-there chiffon tanks that drifted across the stage. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction. — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for floaty

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of floaty was circa 1608

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