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Jovial vs Buoyant - What's the difference?

jovial | buoyant |

As adjectives the difference between jovial and buoyant

is that jovial is (obsolete) pertaining to jove or zeus; jovian while buoyant is having buoyancy; able to float.

jovial

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to Jove or Zeus; Jovian.
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to the planet Jupiter; Jovian.
  • (astrology, obsolete) Under the influence of the planet Jupiter (considered a source of happiness).
  • Merry; cheerful and good-humored.
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    buoyant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having buoyancy; able to float
  • lighthearted and lively
  • I’m in a buoyant mood.

    See also

    * Archimedes' principle