bolstered

[bohl-sterd]

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.

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unbolstered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bolstered¹

bolster ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The third-quarter data does not reflect the full effect of the state’s newly bolstered film and TV tax credit program, which was passed this summer.

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"We haven't heard about that being bolstered or shored up," he said.

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The platform specializes in unscripted comedy shows bolstered by its large cast of comedians from the world of improv.

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She is modeling for a 4% beat in the third quarter, with results bolstered by multiple tailwinds, including resilient economic data, a solid start from early reporters, positive guidance and a weaker U.S. dollar.

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Yet a wider gap between the cost of owning and renting has bolstered the argument for renting and investing.

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