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

Prices for both precious metals closed at new records, bolstered by rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions, which also lifted oil futures for a fourth straight session.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bolstered business has helped spur an economic comeback in Roma and Condesa, ground zero for gentrification.

From Los Angeles Times

While the S&P 500 is in negative territory so far in December, hopes for a late rally have not yet been dashed, and may have been bolstered by Friday’s gains.

From MarketWatch

While the S&P 500 is in negative territory so far in December, hopes for a late rally have not yet been dashed, and may have been bolstered by Friday’s gains.

From MarketWatch

Hearts bolstered their bid to break the Old Firm's 40-year grip on Scottish football with a 2-1 win over Rangers to open up a nine-point lead at the top of table.

From Barron's

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