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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Ruffles trimmed the floaty garment from head to toe, extending into a floor-length train. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026 On the road, the bZ’s suspension prioritizes ride comfort over corner-carving theatrics, absorbing rough pavement pretty well while maintaining enough body control to avoid feeling too floaty. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026 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 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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“Floaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floaty. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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