to feel uplifted · to feel encouraged
Imagine you've received some truly great news, or someone gives you a wonderful compliment right when you needed it most. That feeling of being lifted up, even when things are tough, is exactly what 'to be buoyed by something' describes! It's like finding a life raft in a stormy sea of emotions. 🌊😊 This expression is fantastic for when an external factor helps you feel more positive and less worried.
💡 **Pro Tip!** This phrase often highlights resilience and the power of external support. We typically use it with prepositions like 'by' (e.g., *buoyed by their support*), 'up by' (e.g., *buoyed up by the positive feedback*), or 'with' (e.g., *buoyed with optimism*). It suggests that something is giving you hope or keeping your spirits high despite difficulties. It's a bit more formal than "cheer up!" or "lighten up!" but still common in everyday conversation among young adults.
Your friend just received incredibly encouraging feedback on a project they thought was failing, and now they feel much better. Which English expression best describes their feeling? A. to be thrown for a loop B. to be buoyed by something C. to be out of sorts