What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “nonfloating”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonfloating”

The antonyms of nonfloating are floating and buoyant. The antonyms floating and buoyant describe objects or substances that can stay afloat in water or other liquids.

Explore all Antonyms of “nonfloating”

• floating
• buoyant

Definitions and Examples of floating, buoyant

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

floating

Able to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

Example

The leaves were floating on the surface of the pond.

buoyant

Able to float or stay afloat in a liquid; having a tendency to rise or float.

Example

The life jacket was so buoyant that it kept him afloat even when he was exhausted.

Key Differences: floating vs buoyant

• 1. Floating is a general term that describes an object or substance that can stay on the surface of a liquid.
• 2. Buoyant is a more specific term that describes an object or substance that has a tendency to rise or float.

Effective Usage of floating, buoyant

• 1. Science: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of different materials and their ability to float or sink in liquids.
• 2. Swimming: Use these antonyms to describe the characteristics of swimming aids such as life jackets, floats, and buoys.
• 3. Boating: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of boats and their ability to stay afloat in water.

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Remember this!

The antonyms floating and buoyant describe objects or substances that can stay afloat in water or other liquids. Use these words to describe the properties of different materials, swimming aids, boats, and their ability to float or sink in liquids.