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• past participle of buoy.
• past tense form of buoy.

buoyed

American  

[boo-eed, boid] / ˈbu id, bɔɪd /

adjective

1. Nautical. marked with buoys, or distinctively marked floats.

   A buoyed channel guides ships into the inner lagoon.

   Swimming and snorkeling are restricted to the buoyed swimming area.

2. Nautical. made to float or rise in water by means of attached buoys or floats.

   To haul a trap, the lobsterman catches hold of the buoyed trap line with a gaff hook and hauls it up by hand.

3. sustained, encouraged, or supported.

   A buoyed Scotland team began the second half with renewed optimism.

   Following the win, the buoyed opposition leader attacked the chief minister, saying he should immediately tender his resignation.

4. enhanced or increased.

   Boston is really on a roll in 2017, with the greatest football team in the world, a buoyed economy, and packed streets and hotels.

   Despite buoyed expectations, experts nevertheless admit that the country is still lacking the means to fully realize its ambitious goals.

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unbuoyed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of buoyed

buoy ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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buoyed

The Orange Order is buoyed by success at court and a march date in late September is being discussed.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

But Leffler feels strongly that being understood sooner might have buoyed Ruby during her lowest points.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The digital currency has also been buoyed by President Trump urging Congress to pass crypto-friendly legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Analysts say Kim now enjoys greater global stature, buoyed by crucial backing from Russia and China as well as an improving economy.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

But there were a few irreplaceable items that buoyed my spirit and fight for life.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys