Word
buoyed
US/ˈbuid/
UK/bˈɔɪd/
Definition
v. to make people feel happier or more hopeful, or to keep something like prices or confidence high. You use it when good news lifts people or markets.
v. to lift or sustain morale, confidence, or prices; to keep afloat physically or figuratively. Often used in the passive with 'by' to name the supporting cause.
Examples
“She feels buoyed by the good news.”
“Investors felt buoyed by the strong jobs report and pushed stock prices higher.”
“Buoyed by early praise for her novel, she wrote with renewed confidence through the difficult second draft.”
Examples
simple
“She feels buoyed by the good news.”
contextual
“Investors felt buoyed by the strong jobs report and pushed stock prices higher.”
complex
“Buoyed by early praise for her novel, she wrote with renewed confidence through the difficult second draft.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “buoyed” in context.
Verb
01. buoyed by confidence
“Consumers were buoyed by confidence in the job market recovery.”
verb + prep + noun
02. buoyed by demand
“House prices were buoyed by demand for homes outside the city.”
verb + prep + noun
03. buoyed by news
“The pound was buoyed by news of a breakthrough in trade talks.”
verb + prep + noun
04. buoyed by optimism
“Stocks were buoyed by optimism over a possible interest rate cut.”
verb + prep + noun
05. buoyed by success
“The party was buoyed by success in the local elections.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. buoyed market
“A buoyed market pushed share prices higher for the third day.”
adj + noun
07. buoyed mood
“She left the interview in a buoyed mood after the positive feedback.”
adj + noun
08. buoyed sentiment
“Buoyed sentiment among investors supported a rally in tech stocks.”
adj + noun
09. buoyed spirits
“Buoyed spirits helped the team recover quickly after the early defeat.”
adj + noun
10. buoyed by positive news
“The team was buoyed by positive news about the captain's injury.”
11. buoyed by renewed optimism
“Shares were buoyed by renewed optimism about a trade deal.”
12. buoyed by strong demand
“Oil prices were buoyed by strong demand from Asian markets.”
Usage
Transitive; takes a direct object. In the passive, the cause follows 'by' ('buoyed by good sales').
Real-World Examples
“Manufacturing output growth remained robust at 6.0% year on year in September, buoyed up by stronger export demand for electronics, AI-related equipment and autos,” Wrigley said.” “Buoyed by her success in Australia, Contos is now taking her campaign global.” “U.S. stocks edged higher on Thursday, buoyed by energy stocks and a renewed pledge by President Donald Trump to chief executives of major U.S. companies to bring back millions of jobs to the United States.” “U.S. stocks rose on Monday, buoyed by the latest flurry of merger activity and earnings from Citigroup, putting the S&P 500 on pace to climb for a second straight session.” Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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