floaty

[ floh-tee ]

adjective

, float·i·er, float·i·est.

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 float·ies.

1. floatie ( def ).

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

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From New York Times

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

From Reuters

Splashes of bright blues, greens and pinks were added to the largely black ensembles, with silhouettes skin-tight or floaty.

From Reuters