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heightening
UK
/ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/
heightenings
pl
Translations
The heightening of security measures was necessary after the incident.
Повышение мер безопасности было необходимо после инцидента.
The heightening of tensions between the two countries is concerning.
Усиление напряженности между двумя странами вызывает беспокойство.
Additional translations
Definitions
The heightening of security measures was necessary after the recent incidents.
There has been a noticeable heightening of interest in renewable energy.
more heightening
Comp.
most heightening
Super.
UK
/ˈhaɪ.tən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that increases intensity or degree.
Definitions
A heightening sense of urgency swept through the crowd.
heightening
Gerund
heightened
Past Simple
heightened
Past Participle
heightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈhaɪtən/
US
/ˈhaɪtən/
Translations
The artist used bright colors to heighten the emotional impact of the painting.
Художник использовал яркие цвета, чтобы усилить эмоциональное воздействие картины.
The government plans to heighten security measures at the airport.
Правительство планирует повысить меры безопасности в аэропорту.
The tension between the two countries began to heighten after the incident.
Напряженность между двумя странами начала обостряться после инцидента.
Additional translations
Definitions
The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.
They plan to heighten the fence to improve security.
The addition of spices heightened the flavor of the dish.
Public anxiety heightened as reports of the outbreak spread.
heightening
Describes something that is in the process of becoming more intense or heightened.
Definitions
There is heightening concern over the economic outlook.
Definitions
There was a heightened sense of anticipation in the room.