floaty

adjective

ˈflō-tē 

floatier; floatiest

1

: tending to float : buoyant

2

: light and billowy

a floaty gown

Examples of floaty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Klausner answered that question with whisper-light sheer crepe shirting, floaty shorts and barely-there chiffon tanks that drifted across the stage. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

And the square neckline lends this floaty silhouette just enough structure to pull it in a more dressy direction. — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 27 June 2026

This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Lightweight, packable staples like the Closeknit Jersey Boatneck Crop Tank Top pair beautifully with on-trend bottoms like the Low-rise Capri Jeans for afternoons of museum-hopping or park picnics, yet are easily dressed up with floaty skirts like the Cotton Gauze Tiered Easy Maxi Skirt. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for floaty

• brodie
• dhoti
• doty
• roti
• throaty
• coyote
• quixote