Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Feeling more confident, encouraged, or cheerful: The term describes a state of being emotionally uplifted, inspired, or having one's spirits raised, often due to a positive event or encouragement.

Usage

• The adjective "bucked up" is used to describe a person's improved emotional state. It typically follows a linking verb like "feel," "seem," or "be." It is often used in informal contexts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to buck someone up" (phrasal verb): To make someone feel more cheerful or confident. This is the verbal form from which the adjective is derived.
  • His kind words really bucked me up when I was feeling low.

Variants and Related Words

• Buck up (phrasal verb, imperative): An informal command meaning "Cheer up!" or "Take courage!"
  • Buck up! Things will get better soon.
• Uplifted (adj): Raised to a higher emotional level.
• Encouraged (adj): Given support, confidence, or hope.
• Heartened (adj): Made more cheerful or confident.

Synonyms

• Encouraged
• Cheered up
• Heartened
• Uplifted
• Pepped up (informal)

Antonyms

• Discouraged
• Dispirited
• Downhearted
• Dejected

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Buck up: As mentioned, this is the base phrasal verb meaning to become or make more cheerful.
  • You need to buck up and face the challenge. (Become more cheerful/resolute)
  • A good cup of coffee always bucks me up in the morning. (Makes me feel more cheerful/energetic)

Adjective

1. inspired with confidence
   • felt bucked up by his success