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buoy·an·cy
 buoyancy
- pronunciation:
- boI
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the capacity to float or rise up in a liquid or gas.
Wood of good flexibility and buoyancy was needed to build seaworthy ships.- similar words:
- floatability, lightness
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| definition 2: |
resilience or cheerfulness in spirit or personality.
- synonyms:
- cheerfulness, gaiety
- antonyms:
- depression
- similar words:
- animation, bounce, enthusiasm, exuberance, lightness, liveliness, pep, resilience, vigor, vitality, vivacity, zing
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| related words: |
optimism |
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