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Bouyed

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To keep afloat or support

Description: Bouyed is a verb that refers to keeping something or someone afloat or supported in water or other fluid. It can also be used metaphorically to describe providing encouragement or support to someone.

Sample Sentence:

"The life jacket bouyed him through the rough waters."

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Cheerful or uplifted

Description: As an adjective, bouyed describes someone or something that is cheerful, uplifted, or in good spirits.

Sample Sentence:

"Her bouyed spirits after the promotion were contagious."