buoyed

[ boo-eed, boid ]

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.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of buoy ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·bu·oyed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of buoyed¹

buoy ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Australia, buoyed and making gainline metres, were back within a point after 35 minutes as lively replacement scrum-half Tate McDermott swerved outside George Martin and fed the supporting Wilson for their second try.

From BBC

For the first time this week, they’ll also arrive at the ballpark buoyed by a sudden burst of momentum.

From Los Angeles Times

In July, Tran described her campaign as “buoyed by finances connected to her husband’s dealings with the Chinese Communist Party.”

From Los Angeles Times

Soccer — buoyed by annual commercial revenue that could top $200 million, according to Inside World Football — was being ambitious in its search, others expressed interest.

From Los Angeles Times

But for now Netflix's bottom line, its subscriber base, remains strong, buoyed by international hits including Baby Reindeer and a new ad-supported subscription tier.

From BBC