floaty

[floh-tee]

adjective

floatier, floatiest 

1. able to float; buoyant.

   What are these floaty things in my tea?

2. thin and lightweight; billowy.

   They've used floaty, sheer fabrics for the warmer weather.

3. (of a boat) requiring little water to float.

noun

plural

floaties 

1. floatie.

ˈfloaty

/ ˈfləʊtɪ /

adjective

1. filmy and light

   floaty material

2. capable of floating; buoyant

3. (of a vessel) riding high in the water; of shallow draught

Word History and Origins

Origin of floaty¹

First recorded in 1600–10; float + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

"I was forever living in floaty dresses because of the bloating and even bought maternity jeans just to be comfortable," she said.

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Think Boho chic with "printed chiffon, large statement prints and floaty shapes".

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Lots of tweed, puffy sleeves and floaty skirts have been on display so far, but take a peek at the selection of pictures below to make up your own mind on the creations.

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The most difficult tasks she faces involve making sure the guests aren’t running too close to the pool and tracking down a Pokémon’s floaty.

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For the evening, colours were bolder on sparkly sequined tops paired with long floaty skirts.

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