Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Heightened.
How to pronounce heightened:
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Heightened - as a verb
Make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
Example: "Heightened interest"
Increase the level of
Example: "This will enhance your enjoyment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enhance12raise5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compound15deepen9heighten15intensify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Increase the height of
Example: "The athletes kept jumping over the steadily heightened bars"
Make (one's senses) more acute
Example: "This drug will sharpen your vision"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharpen12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compound15deepen9heighten15intensify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Example: "The efforts were intensified"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compound15deepen9intensify15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Heightened - as an adjective
Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated, stepped-up
Example Sentences
"The heightened security measures made passengers feel safer at the airport."
"The heightened emotions in the room were palpable."
"After the earthquake, there was a heightened sense of fear among the residents."
"The heightened level of competition pushed the athletes to perform better."
"The heightened awareness of climate change led to increased conservation efforts."
Word Game Points
Is HEIGHTENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heightened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HEIGHTENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is HEIGHTENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heightened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHEIGHTENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is HEIGHTENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heightened is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHEIGHTENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
