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heightened

UK
/ˈhaɪtənd/
US
/ˈhaɪtənd/

Translations

heightenedadjective
more heightened
Comp.
most heightened
Super.
UK
/ˈhaɪtənd/
US
/ˈhaɪtənd/
accruS’emploie surtout pour une intensité, une vigilance ou une attention plus grandes.
The heightened tension in the room was palpable as the debate continued.
La tension accrue dans la salle était palpable tandis que le débat se poursuivait.
Additional translations
accentuéS’emploie pour marquer une intensification nette, notamment d’un sentiment, d’une tension ou d’un effet.
rehausséS’emploie pour un niveau, un statut ou un relief plus élevé.
Synonyms
increased
intensified
amplified
elevated
enhanced
augmented
magnified
Antonyms
reduced
diminished
lowered
heightenedpast participle
UK
/ˈhaɪ.tənd/
US
/ˈhaɪ.tənd/
Functions as a past participle used adjectivally.
accruS’emploie surtout dans des contextes abstraits comme la vigilance, l’attention ou le risque.
Investigators are working with heightened vigilance after the recent incident.
Les enquêteurs travaillent avec une vigilance accrue après l’incident récent.
Additional translations
accentuéS’emploie pour une intensification marquée d’un état, d’un effet ou d’une sensation.
Synonyms
heightened
increased
intensified
elevated
enhanced
amplified
raised
boosted
augmented
escalated
magnified
sharpened
heightenverb

heightened

Past Simple

heightened
Past Simple
heightened
Past Participle
heightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈhaɪtən/
US
/ˈhaɪtən/
The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.
Le suspense du film a été intensifié par la musique inquiétante.
The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.
Le suspense du film a été accentué par la musique inquiétante.
rehausserPour améliorer l’effet, la qualité ou l’intensité.
The addition of spices heightened the flavor of the dish.
L’ajout d’épices a rehaussé la saveur du plat.
Additional translations
éleverPour une hauteur physique.
Synonyms
increase
intensify
amplify
raise
elevate
enhance
boost
magnify
Antonyms
diminish
reduce
lower
heightenpast participle

heightened

Used attributively or predicatively to describe something whose degree or intensity has been increased.
intensifiéS’emploie souvent avec des sensations, des sentiments ou des états.
There was a heightened sense of anticipation in the room.
Il y avait un sentiment d’anticipation intensifié dans la pièce.
There was a heightened sense of anticipation in the room.
Il y avait un sentiment d’anticipation accentué dans la pièce.
Synonyms
increased
intensified
enhanced
elevated
amplified
augmented
boosted
raised
heightened (alternative form)
strengthened

Definitions

heightenedadjective
Made more intense or acute; increased in degree or amount.
The heightened tension in the room was palpable as the debate continued.
Raised or elevated in level or status.
The heightened awareness of environmental issues has led to more sustainable practices.
heightenedpast participle
Intensified or increased; made more acute.
Investigators are working with heightened vigilance after the recent incident.
heightenverb
To increase the intensity, degree, or amount of something.
The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.
To make something higher or more elevated.
They plan to heighten the fence to improve security.
To enhance or improve the quality or effect of something.
The addition of spices heightened the flavor of the dish.
To become more intense, acute, or extreme.
Public anxiety heightened as reports of the outbreak spread.
heightenpast participle
Intensified; increased in degree, often describing feelings, states, or qualities.
There was a heightened sense of anticipation in the room.
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