This is the 963rd most frequent French word.
soutenu
"Soutenu" means "sustained" or "formal" in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'soutenu' refers to something being 'well-supported' or 'backed', usually within an intellectual or structural framework.
Son discours était bien soutenu par des arguments solides.
His speech was well supported by solid arguments.
Here, 'soutenu' describes a level of refinement and formality in expression or style.
Ce style littéraire est soutenu et formel, utilisé souvent dans des contextes académiques.
This literary style is elevated and formal, often used in academic contexts.
In this case, 'soutenu' (conjugated form 'a soutenu') means providing emotional or moral support.