bolstered
Americanadjective
-
pillowed or cushioned; provided with firm but comfortable support.
The bolstered seats of this car bear-hug you to a point where all you can do is melt into them.
-
supported, strengthened, increased, or made more effective.
A bolstered bicycle network will improve mobility for cyclists around the city by creating more connections between routes.
verb
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Etymology
Origin of bolstered
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Bolstered by his lead, the Bulgarian swiftly secured the first break of the match in the opening game of the second set as he glided through to the round of 32.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
Bolstered by the retiring Waerea-Hargreaves - who almost missed the game through suspension prior to KR's successful appeal this week - and Micky McIlorum, they soon carved open Wigan and never looked back.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025
Bolstered by declining crime rates, Mosby said that experiment was going to become permanent.
From Slate • May 24, 2024
Bolstered by earnest dedication and hours of practice, Blount proved a quick study of the challenging instrument.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022
Bolstered by a widespread national desire to reintegrate into Western Europe, Estonia has adhered to disciplined fiscal and financial policies and has led the FSU countries in pursuing economic reform.
From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
