Definitions

buoyed

[boo-eed, boid] / ˈbu id, bɔɪd /

VERB

make light, encourage

Synonyms

WEAK

bolster boost buck up cheer cheer up encourage hearten keep afloat lift prop raise support sustain uphold

Antonyms

WEAK

bring down depress

Example Sentences

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A sharp drop in oil prices propelled stocks to fresh records, buoyed by investor optimism over a possible peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Equities continued their recent strength, as all three major indexes rose more than 0.4%, buoyed by optimism over a peace deal to end the Iran war.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The Rays have the best record in MLB and have emerged as legitimate World Series contenders, buoyed by a stellar starting rotation and a tenacious offensive attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Then there’s last year’s ‘Deep Cover,’ which is buoyed by the likes of Orlando Bloom and Bryce Dallas Howard.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Woody lies suspended in the warm darkness, buoyed up by a sadness both heaxry and sweet.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston