floaty

adjective

Definition of floatynext
as in floating

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Recent Examples of floaty 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 White graduation dresses Textured clip-dot chiffon, floaty flutter sleeves and a midi hem keep this CeCe dress equal parts sweet and sophisticated. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Because floaty comedy is easier for people to take. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for floaty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floaty
  1. floating
  2. buoyant
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  • Companies with a smaller market value generally tend to have more floating rate debt than larger businesses.
    — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Social media posts and years of reviewing cookie-cutter luxury hotels had conditioned me to equate floating breakfasts, monogrammed accessories, butler service, and aromatherapy menus as markers of a dreamy luxury vacation.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of floating
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  • Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dough should be very smooth and slightly tacky with a soft, buoyant texture.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Floaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floaty. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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