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Plural for the ability or tendency of something to float in water or other fluid
“They are barely in control of themselves, taking turns to float up before dumping all buoyancy and crashing back into the wreck in a cloud of silt and debris.”
Plural for the power of a liquid to keep something afloat
“Logic tells you that you cannot fall and that the buoyancy of the water will support you, but what you feel is the opposite.”
Plural for a cheerful and optimistic attitude or disposition
“Through his letters written at this time, there runs a strain of cheerfulness and buoyancy which is remarkable for one who so longed and wearied for home whenever he was absent from it.”
Plural for a high level of activity in an economy or market
“This year, experts are looking to renewed buoyancy in the US economy, while the European economies look pretty sluggish.”
Plural for physical or mental energy or vigor
Plural for great happiness and exhilaration
Plural for ability to bounce back, recover, or adapt calmly in the face of challenges
Plural for a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities
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