bolstered

American  

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of bolster.

Other Word Forms

• unbolstered
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of bolstered

bolster ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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 youth support, the AfD has been narrowly leading the SPD in the polls - but more than a quarter of voters are estimated to be undecided.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2024

Bolstered by declining crime rates, Mosby said that experiment was going to become permanent.

From Slate • May 24, 2024

Bolstered by a dominant performance up front, the Panthers averaged 7.4 yards per carry and racked up 30 first downs and scored three times on the ground.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 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

Related Words

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• assisted
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