bolstered
[ bohl-sterd ]
/ ˈboʊl stərd /
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adjective
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.
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