The Collaborative International Dictionary
Boldened
Bolden \Bold"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Boldened. ] To make bold; to encourage; to embolden.
Ready speakers, being boldened with their present
abilities to say more, . . . use less help of diligence
and study.
--Ascham.
Wiktionary
boldened
vb. (en-past of: bolden)
Usage examples of "boldened".
Duke Senior often uses "thou" when addressing his subordinates but always receives "you" in return: Duke: Art thou thus boldened man by thy distress?