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buoyed

 

[ ˈbɔɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in high spirits

To be buoyed means to be supported or uplifted, especially emotionally or mentally.

Synonyms

encouraged, supported, uplifted

Examples of usage

  • After receiving the good news, she felt buoyed by the support of her friends.
  • His confidence was buoyed by the positive feedback he received from his boss.
Context #2 | Verb

floating on water

To be buoyed can also mean to float or remain on the surface of water.

Synonyms

drift, float, hover

Examples of usage

  • The boat was buoyed by the inflatable devices attached to its sides.
  • The swimmer was buoyed by the life jacket as he crossed the river.

Translations

Translations of the word "buoyed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sustentado

🇮🇳 प्रेरित

🇩🇪 angehoben

🇮🇩 terapung

🇺🇦 підтриманий

🇵🇱 podtrzymany

🇯🇵 浮かんだ

🇫🇷 soutenu

🇪🇸 apoyado

🇹🇷 desteklenmiş

🇰🇷 떠오른

🇸🇦 مدعوم

🇨🇿 podporovaný

🇸🇰 podporovaný

🇨🇳 浮起

🇸🇮 podprt

🇮🇸 studdur

🇰🇿 қолдау тапқан

🇬🇪 მხარდაჭერილი

🇦🇿 dəstəklənmiş

🇲🇽 apoyado

Etymology

The word 'buoyed' comes from the Old French word 'boue', meaning 'a float'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the act of floating on water or being uplifted emotionally.

See also: buoy, buoyant, buoys.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,577, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.