Question

I could hear the seemingly buoyant steps at the door. The synonym of the word - buoyant

• A. muffled
• B. cheerful
• C. noisy
• D. unhappy

Answer 1

Answer:

B. cheerful

Buoyant can mean:

• Cheerful, happy, and optimistic

• Able to float (in a different context)

In the sentence, "buoyant steps" suggests light, lively, cheerful steps, indicating that the person is in a happy mood.

Option Analysis:

• A. muffled ❌ = quiet or indistinct

• B. cheerful ✅ = happy and lively

• C. noisy ❌ = making a lot of sound

• D. unhappy ❌ = sad (opposite of buoyant)