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 ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·bol·stered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bolstered¹

bolster ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The key to the film is that with Cohn’s support, Trump’s confidence is bolstered.

From Salon

The donations have been bolstered by those of politicians.

From BBC

And this year she successfully championed two local ballot measures that bolstered police surveillance powers and will require drug screening and treatment for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of illicit drug use.

From Los Angeles Times

Tanner Scott, 30, RP, MVP: The left-hander bolstered the Padres bullpen after being acquired from the Marlins at the trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times

Prime Minister Trudeau said his government "didn't get the balance quite right" when it bolstered immigration post-pandemic to address labour shortages.

From BBC

Related Words

• approved
• assisted
• endorsed
• favored