buoyant

[/ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ or /ˈbuː.jənt/]

adjective

flutuante, otimista

1. Able to stay afloat or rise in liquid; having the ability to float

The buoyant raft kept us safe in the water.

A jangada flutuante nos manteve seguros na água.

2. Cheerful, optimistic, or lively in mood or spirit

She had a buoyant personality that lifted everyone's spirits.

Ela tinha uma personalidade otimista que levantava o ânimo de todos.

3. Tending to recover quickly; resilient

The economy showed buoyant growth this quarter.

A economia mostrou crescimento resiliente neste trimestre.

NYC Slang

upbeat, chipper

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

flutuante, animado

Most common usage in both physical and emotional contexts

Portugal

flutuador, otimista

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

buoyant mood - estado de espírito alegre

buoyant market - mercado em alta

keep afloat - manter-se flutuando (figurative: to survive)

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