Floaty
adjective
Something that is light and moves freely, as if it's floating in the air.
She wore a beautiful, floaty dress that blew in the gentle breeze.
Often appears as...
- floaty dress
- floaty feeling
adjective
Feeling dizzy or light-headed, as if you're floating or not connected to the ground.
After spinning around several times, he felt floaty and unstable.
Often appears as...
- feel floaty
- floaty sensation
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Something that is light and moves freely, as if it's floating in the air.
She wore a beautiful, floaty dress that blew in the gentle breeze.
Often appears as...
- floaty dress
- floaty feeling
adjective
Feeling dizzy or light-headed, as if you're floating or not connected to the ground.
After spinning around several times, he felt floaty and unstable.
Often appears as...
- feel floaty
- floaty sensation
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Light Movement
Use 'floaty' to describe objects that move lightly, suggesting delicacy or grace.
The curtains had a floaty movement in the summer wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Quality
'Floaty' often implies a soft, gentle quality, perfect for describing lightweight fabrics or peaceful scenes.
Her scarf had a floaty quality, draping softly over her shoulders.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Sometimes 'floaty' is used figuratively to describe a feeling or mood that is light and carefree.
The song gave the room a floaty atmosphere, uplifting everyone's spirits.
Pro Tip 1/3Light Movement
Use 'floaty' to describe objects that move lightly, suggesting delicacy or grace.
The curtains had a floaty movement in the summer wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Quality
'Floaty' often implies a soft, gentle quality, perfect for describing lightweight fabrics or peaceful scenes.
Her scarf had a floaty quality, draping softly over her shoulders.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Sometimes 'floaty' is used figuratively to describe a feeling or mood that is light and carefree.
The song gave the room a floaty atmosphere, uplifting everyone's spirits.
Pro Tip 1/3Light Movement
Use 'floaty' to describe objects that move lightly, suggesting delicacy or grace.
The curtains had a floaty movement in the summer wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Quality
'Floaty' often implies a soft, gentle quality, perfect for describing lightweight fabrics or peaceful scenes.
Her scarf had a floaty quality, draping softly over her shoulders.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Sometimes 'floaty' is used figuratively to describe a feeling or mood that is light and carefree.
The song gave the room a floaty atmosphere, uplifting everyone's spirits.
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Video examples
Jamie Heywood: The big...
So, the first set of pathologies, they end up in the stick man on his icon, but the rest of them are really what's important here. Because Steven, despite the fact that he was paralyzed, as he was in that pool, he could not walk, he could not use his arms -- that's why he had the little floaty things on them,
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How Marijuana Works PIPE...
for over two hours and starts almost immediately I feel kind of floaty as opposed to way down my stress and
Video examples
Jamie Heywood: The big...
So, the first set of pathologies, they end up in the stick man on his icon, but the rest of them are really what's important here. Because Steven, despite the fact that he was paralyzed, as he was in that pool, he could not walk, he could not use his arms -- that's why he had the little floaty things on them,
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How Marijuana Works PIPE...
for over two hours and starts almost immediately I feel kind of floaty as opposed to way down my stress and
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Miranda Richardson
English Actress
It's the idea that when you say 'actress', people think of an airy, floaty, no-brain person, which of course you can't be if you are an actor. It is an unfortunate word, which is why, for a time, I hung on to 'actor', because it just seemed more workmanlike, you know, like you say 'woman doctor' not 'doctoress'.
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Erin O'Connor
English Model
My style has been nurtured over time. It's more about knowing what doesn't suit you. I love suits and anything sharp, and I know that shape suits me. I don't feel feminine in floaty dresses with spaghetti straps - I feel more like Freddie Mercury in drag.
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Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian Model
When you're pregnant you just want to be comfortable - but I wear more or less the same as I do when I'm not pregnant: pregnancy denim with normal tops and flat shoes. But when the belly starts to really stick out, I'll want the floaty dresses!
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Giles Deacon
British Designer
Everybody's got a lot to their personalities. You're not just one element. There are some days you want something that can be a bit stricter or a bit more disciplined or something a bit more floaty and a bit freer.
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Ellie Taylor
English Comedian
I wear a lot of black, floaty things, but I've got lots of bright, flowery stuff, too.
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Willa Holland
American Actress
I like long floaty clothes that don't restrict me, and I live in flat boots.
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Renee Fleming
American Musician
I enjoy the more floaty, exposed, elegant singing.
Quote examples
Miranda Richardson
English Actress
It's the idea that when you say 'actress', people think of an airy, floaty, no-brain person, which of course you can't be if you are an actor. It is an unfortunate word, which is why, for a time, I hung on to 'actor', because it just seemed more workmanlike, you know, like you say 'woman doctor' not 'doctoress'.
Quote examples
Erin O'Connor
English Model
My style has been nurtured over time. It's more about knowing what doesn't suit you. I love suits and anything sharp, and I know that shape suits me. I don't feel feminine in floaty dresses with spaghetti straps - I feel more like Freddie Mercury in drag.
Quote examples
Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian Model
When you're pregnant you just want to be comfortable - but I wear more or less the same as I do when I'm not pregnant: pregnancy denim with normal tops and flat shoes. But when the belly starts to really stick out, I'll want the floaty dresses!
Quote examples
Giles Deacon
British Designer
Everybody's got a lot to their personalities. You're not just one element. There are some days you want something that can be a bit stricter or a bit more disciplined or something a bit more floaty and a bit freer.
Quote examples
Ellie Taylor
English Comedian
I wear a lot of black, floaty things, but I've got lots of bright, flowery stuff, too.
Quote examples
Willa Holland
American Actress
I like long floaty clothes that don't restrict me, and I live in flat boots.
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Renee Fleming
American Musician
I enjoy the more floaty, exposed, elegant singing.
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