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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

buoyed

/buːɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does buoyed mean?

verb

Past tense of 'buoy', to lift or raise someone's spirits, to make someone feel more confident or hopeful.

Example

"Her enthusiasm was buoyed by the positive feedback from her colleagues."

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