Definition of the word floaty

Pronunciation of vocabulary floaty

floatyadjective

phao

/ˈfləʊti//ˈfləʊti/

Origin of the word floaty

"Floaty" is a relatively recent word, emerging in the mid-20th century. It's derived from the verb "float," which itself has a long history, originating from the Old English word "flotian." The suffix "-y" is a common English suffix used to form adjectives from nouns or verbs, often implying a characteristic or quality. Thus, "floaty" came to describe something possessing the quality of "floating," likely initially referring to things that physically float in water or air, but eventually extending to describe lightness, airiness, or a feeling of being weightless.

Vocabulary summary floaty

typeadjective

meaningfloat; light enough to float

Example of vocabulary floatynamespace

  • The clouds in the sky looked floaty and ethereal as they drifted lazily by.

    Những đám mây trên bầu trời trông thật bồng bềnh và thanh thoát khi chúng trôi qua một cách chậm rãi.

  • Her dress floated around her legs as she twirled gracefully on the dance floor.

    Chiếc váy của cô tung bay quanh chân khi cô xoay tròn một cách duyên dáng trên sàn nhảy.

  • The balloons floated lazily towards the ceiling, adding a touch of whimsy to the party.

    Những quả bóng bay lơ lửng hướng lên trần nhà, tạo thêm nét kỳ ảo cho bữa tiệc.

  • The toy boat floated aimlessly on the placid waters of the lake.

    Chiếc thuyền đồ chơi trôi dạt vô định trên mặt nước phẳng lặng của hồ.

  • The bubbles in the soap suds were floaty and delicate as she played with them.

    Những bong bóng trong bọt xà phòng bồng bềnh và mềm mại khi bé chơi với chúng.

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