floatier; floatiest
1
: tending to float : buoyant
2
: light and billowy
a floaty gown

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Billowing, floaty, and bubbled silhouettes took the forefront, infusing the audience with a sense of otherworldly delight. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 Light, floaty, and romantic, Pottery Barn’s voile bed skirt could easily skew frilly—but bright white cotton and sleek elegant folds help the design steer clear of fuss. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025 Vince’s classic khaki option provides instant polish, while floaty styles from Proenza Schouler and Ulla Johnson transition from spring-to-summer fabulously. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 The striking collection shown in Budapest featured floaty skirts and dresses in gauzy, translucent fabrics in deep black, white and midnight blue. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floaty

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of floaty was circa 1608

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“Floaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floaty. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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