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

Dimon’s comments echo what many executives and officials have already said, and they will likely be bolstered in the coming days as his peers also report their earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pledge bolstered an idea that has been circulating for years among housing advocates and lawmakers, in response to Wall Street's increased role in America's residential housing market.

From BBC

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is having its best start to a new year since 2018, bolstered by financial and industrial names like Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

From MarketWatch

In the third quarter last year, the American automaker Ford sold a record number of electric vehicles, bolstered by its popular Mustang Mach-E SUV and F-150 Lightning pickup truck.

From Los Angeles Times

But all three indexes are headed towards double-digit annual gains, bolstered partly by enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

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