buoyed

[ˈbɔɪd]

buoyed Definition

• 1. supported and encouraged
• 2. kept afloat or suspended in water or air

Using buoyed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buoyed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The positive feedback buoyed her spirits.

• Example

  The life jacket kept him buoyed in the water.

• Example

  The balloon was buoyed by helium.

• Example

  Her hopes were buoyed by the good news.

buoyed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for buoyed

• uplifted
• encouraged
• supported
• boosted
• sustained

Antonyms for buoyed

• discouraged
• disheartened
• deflated

Phrases with buoyed

• buoyed up

  supported or sustained, especially emotionally

  Example

  The team was buoyed up by their coach's pep talk.

• buoyed by hope

  feeling hopeful and optimistic

  Example

  Buoyed by hope, she continued to work towards her goal.

• buoyed by success

  feeling encouraged and motivated by a previous success

  Example

  Buoyed by the success of her first book, she began writing her second.

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Summary: buoyed in Brief

'Buoyed' [ˈbɔɪd] means supported, encouraged, or kept afloat. It can refer to emotional support, as in 'The positive feedback buoyed her spirits,' or physical support, as in 'The life jacket kept him buoyed in the water.' 'Buoyed' can also be used in phrases like 'buoyed up' and 'buoyed by hope,' indicating a sense of emotional or mental uplift.